Defog: meaning, definitions and examples
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defog
[ dɪˈfɔɡ ]
clear vision
To defog means to remove fog or condensation from a surface, such as a windshield or glasses, to improve visibility. This term is often used in relation to vehicles or environments where moisture causes impairment of sight.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I need to defog my car windows before driving.
- Use the heater to defog your glasses in cold weather.
- The technician helped to defog the camera lens.
- After taking a shower, I had to defog the bathroom mirror.
Translations
Translations of the word "defog" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desembaçar
🇮🇳 धुंध हटाना
🇩🇪 nebel entfernen
🇮🇩 menghilangkan kabut
🇺🇦 розмити
🇵🇱 rozmyć
🇯🇵 霧を取り除く
🇫🇷 défoguer
🇪🇸 desneblar
🇹🇷 sis gidermek
🇰🇷 안개를 제거하다
🇸🇦 إزالة الضباب
🇨🇿 odstranit mlhu
🇸🇰 odstrániť hmlu
🇨🇳 去雾
🇸🇮 odstraniti meglo
🇮🇸 fjarlægja þoku
🇰🇿 тұманды жою
🇬🇪 ბურბუშელა მოშლა
🇦🇿 dumanı aradan qaldırmaq
🇲🇽 desneblar
Etymology
The word 'defog' is composed of the prefix 'de-' which implies removal or reversal, and 'fog', which refers to a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface. The usage of the term has increased significantly in modern language with the advent of technology and vehicles, where the need to maintain clear visibility in foggy conditions is paramount. The combination of these elements into 'defog' represents the action of clearing away the obstruction that fog creates, enhancing clarity and sight. The term emerged in the late 20th century, alongside advancements in automotive technology, particularly with the development of defogging systems in cars. Over time, it has also been adopted in various contexts relating to electronics and optics, emphasizing its versatility in addressing visibility issues.