fogging
fogging Lexical Profile
fogging Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The formation of a layer of condensation or mist on a transparent surface, such as glass, lenses, or mirrors, that obscures vision.
"The swimmer applied a special coating to her goggles to prevent fogging during the race."
The process of dispersing a fine aerosol spray or vapor of pesticide, disinfectant, or sanitizer to control insects or pathogens over a wide area.
"Public health officials scheduled mosquito fogging in the neighborhood after heavy summer rains."
A dark, hazy veil or unwanted density on a photographic negative or print caused by accidental exposure to light or chemical action.
"Opening the darkroom door too early resulted in severe fogging across the entire roll of film."
• verb
To cover or become covered with steam, condensation, or mist (present participle of fog).
"The car windows were rapidly fogging in the cold rain, forcing the driver to turn on the defroster."
To treat an area or space with a dense aerosol spray of pesticide or disinfectant (present participle of fog).
"Agricultural crews were fogging the orchards at dawn to protect the fruit from pests."
To confuse, cloud, or obscure the mind, memory, or judgment (present participle of fog).
"Exhaustion was fogging his judgment after thirty-six hours without sleep."