Fogging: meaning, definitions and examples

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fogging

 

[ หˆfษ’ษกษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

weather phenomenon

Fogging is a term used to describe the process of reducing visibility due to the presence of fog. This phenomenon occurs when tiny water droplets are suspended in the air, obscuring distant objects. Fog can form in various conditions, usually at night or during early morning hours when temperatures drop, and moisture in the air condenses. It is common in coastal areas and valleys, creating a misty atmosphere that can affect travel and outdoor activities.

Synonyms

haze, mist, smog

Examples of usage

  • Driving can be hazardous during fogging.
  • The fogging made the scenery look mystical.
  • We experienced fogging while hiking in the mountains.
Context #2 | Verb

obscuring vision

To fog means to obscure sight or clarity, usually when condensation forms on a surface. In everyday contexts, it refers to windows or glasses becoming unclear due to moisture build-up. This effect can be annoying as it inhibits clear visibility and may require cleaning or defogging solutions to restore clarity. Fogging is a common issue in humid conditions or temperature changes.

Synonyms

blur, cloud, obscure

Examples of usage

  • My glasses fogged up when I entered the warm room.
  • The car windows began to fog during the winter drive.
  • The bathroom mirror fogged after the hot shower.

Translations

Translations of the word "fogging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nebulizaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เคงเคฒเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nebelung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kabut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mgล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œงๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brouillard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ neblina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sisleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุจุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mlha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hmla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›พๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ megla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพoka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒชแƒแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ niebla

Etymology

The word 'fogging' is derived from the noun 'fog,' which originated in the late Middle English period, around the 14th century. The term is believed to have origins in the Old English word 'fogga,' referring to 'mist' or 'smoke.' The transition of 'fog' to include the verb form 'fogging' in modern usage signifies the action or result of fog forming or obscuring visibility. As weather patterns and environmental conditions evolved, so did the relationship between fogging and daily activities, especially in transportation and navigation. The use of 'fog' expanded beyond mere weather descriptions to encompass technological and practical applications such as in film-making (to create mystical effects) and in scientific contexts (such as studying visibility related to air quality).

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,234 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.