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misting

 

[ ˈmɪstɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

The act of spraying small droplets of water into the air, typically to cool the air or to create a misty effect.

Synonyms

atomizing, spraying, spritzing

Examples of usage

  • The misting system at the outdoor cafe kept customers cool on hot days.
  • During the concert, the stage was enhanced with misting to create a mystical atmosphere.
Context #2 | Noun

gardening

A method of watering plants by spraying fine droplets of water over them.

Synonyms

atomizing, spraying, spritzing

Examples of usage

  • The delicate flowers in the greenhouse benefit from regular misting.
  • Misting the leaves of tropical plants helps to increase humidity.

Translations

Translations of the word "misting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nebulização

🇮🇳 धुंधला

🇩🇪 Vernebelung

🇮🇩 pengabutan

🇺🇦 зрошення

🇵🇱 zamgławianie

🇯🇵 霧状

🇫🇷 nébulisation

🇪🇸 nebulización

🇹🇷 sisleme

🇰🇷 안개

🇸🇦 تبليل

🇨🇿 mlžení

🇸🇰 zahmlievanie

🇨🇳 喷雾

🇸🇮 meglenje

🇮🇸 þokumyndun

🇰🇿 тұмандану

🇬🇪 ნისლვა

🇦🇿 dumanlanma

🇲🇽 nebulización

Etymology

The word 'misting' originates from the verb 'mist', which dates back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Middle English word 'misten', meaning 'to be or become misty'. The concept of misting has been used for centuries in various applications, from weather modification to gardening practices.

See also: mist, misty.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,202 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.