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de·fog | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈfȯg 
, -ˈfäg \
, -ˈfäg \defogged; defogging; defogs
Definition of defog
: to remove fog or condensed moisture from
defog a windshield
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defog
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of defog
US : to remove mist from (a window, mirror, etc.) by using dry heat
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The first known use of defog was in 1904
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