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fogger.

The outlet at the end of a hose which is designed to atomize, spray, or mist the contents flowing through the hose. Typical use includes gaseous materials such as nitrous oxide in automotive applications, as well as fuels for turbine engines.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The outlet at the end of a hose which is designed to atomize, spray, or mist the contents flowing through the hose. Typical use includes gaseous materials such as nitrous oxide in automotive applications, as well as fuels for turbine engines.

  2. A device that generates artificial fog or smoke for stage performances.

  3. A device that releases an insecticidal mist.

  4. One who fogs; a pettifogger.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English fog Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English fogger From fog + -er.

noun
  1. A person employed to feed cattle.

Where this word comes from

Perhaps from fodderer.

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