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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The Do LaB first debuted under the name Lucent Misting Oasis at Coachella in 2005.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Misting systems will be used to minimise dust after the demolition but residents are advised to shut windows, keep pets indoors and cover fish ponds and rabbit hutches.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

Misting the top of a mattress with some hydrogen peroxide and wiping it down with a microfiber towel will do the trick for a full clean, he said.

From Fox News • Mar. 21, 2022

Misting at least one surface before applying the adhesive ensures enough moisture to cause the adhesive to foam and expand, and then cure.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2018

Misting plants with a fine spray of water raises the humidity for only a very short period, and some plants, such as African Violets, could experience disease from wet leaves.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2018

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