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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With roasting summer heat reaching 95 degrees, event organizers set up misting fans and cooling buses to serve as a haven for festivalgoers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

You can buy fans that come with a misting device, she adds.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

The Rajasekhar family raised their arms in front of the giant misting machine opposite the Colosseum in Rome.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Other restoration efforts include the implementation of an anti-fire misting system beneath the cathedral’s roof and the recreation of the original cross.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024

Tired of waiting, she walked through the misting pillars.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

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