Meaning & use
demister
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A device, typically in a vehicle, that clears condensation or fog from a windshield or window.
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Turn on the rear demister to clear the fogged-up back window.
The car's demister struggled to keep the windshield clear in the heavy rain.
A note on using this word
"Demister" is the standard British English term, while American English typically uses "defroster" or "defogger" for the same feature.
Words with a similar meaning
defrosterdefogger
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