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Definition of fogging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
confusionstate of being unclear or confused
- His mind was in a fogging after the long day.
2.
insecticideTECH. the dispersal of insecticide into a forest canopyTECH.
- Fogging is used to control pests in the forest.
3.
visualRare the act of blurring or making foggyRare
- The fogging of the lens ruined the photo.
Adjective
1.
confusioncausing confusion or obscurity
- The fogging details left everyone puzzled.
2.
weatherbecoming covered with fog or mist
- The fogging windows made it hard to see outside.
Origin of fogging
fog + -ing (action)
Terms with fogging included in their meaning
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cleaning product
substance or product that stops surfaces from fogging up
photography
chemical added to developer to prevent fogging
technology
substance applied to stop fogging
Examples of fogging in a sentence
She experienced fogging during the stressful meeting. Fogging is scheduled to happen every summer in the park. The team conducted fogging to reduce mosquito populations. Fogging on the windshield made driving difficult. The artist used fogging to create a mysterious effect. The fogging instructions confused the new employees.
His fogging explanation made the topic hard to understand. The fogging landscape was eerie and mysterious. Fogging conditions delayed the flight.
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- French:brouillard, embrouillant, ...
- German:Nebel, verwirrend, ...
- Italian:annebbiamento, offuscante, ...
- Spanish:confusión, confuso, ...
- Portuguese:confusão, confuso, ...
- Chinese:混沌, 令人困惑的, ...
- Japanese:混乱, 混乱を招く, ...
- Arabic:تَشَوُّش, مُرْبِك, ...
- Hebrew:עֲרָפֶל, מְעֻרְפָּל, ...
- Russian:замешательство, запутывающий, ...
- Ukrainian:стан неясності, заплутуючий, ...
- Hindi:धुंधलापन, अस्पष्ट, ...
Definition of fog - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weatherthick cloud near the ground reducing visibility
- The fog made driving difficult this morning.
2.
substancecloud of smoke or mist reducing visibility
- A fog of smoke filled the room.
3.
confusionmental state of confusion or lack of clarity
- He was in a fog after the long meeting.
4.
photographyTECH. blur or discoloration on a photographic imageTECH.
- The photo had a fog due to improper development.
Verb
1.
become obscuredintr. become covered with a thick cloud of tiny water dropletsintr.
- The mirror began to fog while she showered..
2.
confusiontr. make something confusing or uncleartr.
- The details fogged his memory.
3.
photographytr. TECH. make a photographic film dim or obscuretr. TECH.
- The old film fogged due to light exposure.
4.
agriculturetr. TECH. disperse insecticide into a forest canopytr. TECH.
- They fogged the area to control pests.
Images of fog
thick cloud near the ground reducing visibility 
cloud of smoke or mist reducing visibility
Expressions with fog
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become covered with condensation or moisture
The bathroom mirror fogged up after the shower.
state of mental confusion or lack of clarity
After the long meeting, I felt a bit of brain fog.
not seeing or understanding clearly
He was in the fog during the entire lecture.
make a topic unclear or confusing
The politician tried to fog the issue during the debate.
thick layer of fog covering an area
The city was covered in a blanket of fog this morning.
remove confusion or misunderstanding
The teacher's explanation helped clear the fog around the complex topic.
confused or unable to think clearly
After the long meeting, I was in a fog and couldn't focus.
large area covered by fog resembling a sea
The hikers were surrounded by a sea of fog.
improve mental clarity or alertness
A good night's sleep can lift the fog and improve your focus.
very thick fog reducing visibility significantly
Driving was impossible in the pea soup fog.
machine making artificial fog for shows, training, or special effects
The fog machine filled the room with thick mist.
bright light on a vehicle used in foggy conditions
He turned on the fog lights to see through the dense fog..
powerful light for foggy conditions on vehicles
He turned on the fog lamp to see through the mist.
stopping fog from forming on a surface
These anti-fog goggles help you see clearly underwater.
documentary film about concentration camps
Night and Fog is a haunting documentary about the Holocaust.
liquid used in fog machines to create artificial fog
The fog juice made the stage look mysterious.
altitude or thickness of atmospheric fog
The fog level was too low for flying.
dense winter fog containing ice particles
The city was enveloped in ice fog all morning.
uncertainty in military operations due to lack of information
The general struggled with the fog of war during the battle.
bright red light at the back of a vehicle for foggy weather
The rear fog lamp helps drivers see your car in thick fog.
sound or light used to warn ships during fog
The lighthouse emitted a fog signal to alert nearby vessels..
Origin of fog
Old Norse, fok (spray, snow)
Examples of fog in a sentence
Fog covered the landscape, creating an eerie atmosphere. The fog made driving nearly impossible. A dense fog settled over the city. She felt like she was in a fog during the exam. The medication left him in a fog all day. The vintage camera often produced a fog on images.
A fog appeared on the film after exposure to light. The car windows fog quickly in the cold weather. His glasses fog when he enters a warm room. The smoke fogged the entire room. Her explanation only fogged the issue further. The negatives fogged when left in the sun. Improper storage can fog the photographic film. Farmers fog the orchards to protect the crops. They plan to fog the forested area next week.
View all translations of fog
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- French:brouillard, s'embuer, ...
- German:Nebel, beschlagen, ...
- Italian:nebbia, appannarsi, ...
- Spanish:niebla, empañarse, ...
- Portuguese:nevoeiro, nublar, ...
- Chinese:雾, 起雾, ...
- Japanese:霧, 曇る, ...
- Arabic:ضَباب, اِغْتَمَّ, ...
- Hebrew:עֲרָפֶל, לְהִתְעַרְפֵּל, ...
- Russian:туман, запотевать, ...
- Ukrainian:туман, запітніти, ...
- Hindi:कोहरा, धुंधला होना, ...
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