fogger

American  

[fog-er, faw-ger] / ˈfɒg ər, ˈfɔ gər /

noun

1. a device that spreads a chemical, as an insecticide, in the form of a fog.

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Etymology

Origin of fogger

fog ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Officers earlier had used the fogger to move demonstrators out of the street onto the sidewalk.

From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2020

One company says the right approach is using a mechanical sprayer or thermal fogger that mists disinfectant into the air, then wiping all surfaces.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2020

It's not uncommon for someone to use a pest-control bomb or fogger that is available over the counter.

From Scientific American • Jan. 23, 2012

Just as he said it, the fogger came on and Cornelius was enveloped in mist, some of which seeped out of the mesh at the top of the tank.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

Now, the fogger must feed his cows, the carter his horse, the shepherd look to his sheep every day; consequently their extra wages are thoroughly well earned.

From Hodge and His Masters by Jefferies, Richard