What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
defog
Example
I need to defog my car windows before I can drive safely. [defog: verb]
Example
The professor tried to defog the complicated concept for the students. [defog: verb]
demist
Example
I need to demist the bathroom mirror after my shower. [demist: verb]
Example
The photographer had to demist the lens to get a clear shot. [demist: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Defog is more commonly used than demist in North America, while demist is more common in British English. Both words are less common in everyday language and are typically used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between defog and demist?
Both defog and demist are informal words that can be used in casual conversation or writing.
