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misting

British

/ ˈmɪstɪŋ /

noun

the act or an instance of having an artificial suntan applied to the skin by a fine spray of liquid

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Six days a week, Mr. Sawan, 55, a father of five, tows batches of fruit that weigh 1,500 pounds to a nearby processing plant, often as planes buzz overhead, misting down pesticides.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Another smidgen of realism you won’t see in Hallmark movies is warm breath misting on cold winter breezes.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

"We have deployed a range of fire protection devices, including a misting system in the attics, where the oak frame and spire are located - a first for a cathedral in France," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2023

Relying on misting alone, he said, you risk cultivating “zombie Tillandsias” — silvery ghosts that somehow continue to look good months after their demise.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Water hits the wall and sprays up, misting my face.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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