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mist: see fog fog, aggregation of water droplets or ice crystals immediately above the surface of the earth (i.e., a cloud near the ground). A light or thin fog is usually called a mist. Fog may occur when the moisture content of the air is increased beyond the saturation point. ..... Click the link for more information. . mist 1. a thin fog resulting from condensation in the air near the earth's surface 2. Meteorol such an atmospheric condition with a horizontal visibility of 1--2 kilometres 3. Chem a colloidal suspension of a liquid in a gas mist [mist] (fluid mechanics) Fine liquid droplets suspended in or falling through a moving or stationary gas atmosphere. (meteorology) A hydrometeor consisting of an aggregate of microscopic and more or less hygroscopic water droplets suspended in the atmosphere; it produces, generally, a thin, grayish veil over the landscape; it reduces visibility to a lesser extent than fog; the relative humidity with mist is often less than 95. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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