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demister

American  
[dee-mis-ter] / diˈmɪs tər /

noun

  1. Chiefly British. defroster.

  2. a type of defroster for the side window of an automobile.

Etymology

Origin of demister

First recorded in 1935–40; de- + mist + -er 1

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It reminded motorists to use dipped headlights, wipers and demisters while driving in foggy conditions.

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