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   fog

   /fɒɡ/

   noun

   • 1. a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface which obscures or restricts visibility (to a greater extent than mist; strictly, reducing visibility to below 1 km): "the collision occurred in thick fog" Similar mistmistinessfogginesshaarsmogmurkmurkinesshazehazinessgloomgloominessinformal:pea-souper(sea) fretdialect:clagliterary:brumefume
   • ▪ an opaque mass of particles in the air: "a whirling fog of dust"
   • ▪ cloudiness which obscures the image on a developed negative or print.
   • 2. a state or cause of perplexity or confusion: "the coffee helped clear the fog in my brain" Similar dazestuportrancehazemuddlestate of bewildermentstate of confusionstate of disorientation

   verb

   • 1. (with reference to a glass surface) cover or become covered with steam: "hot steam drifted about her, fogging up the window" Similar steam upmist overcloud overfilm overbecome mistybecome blurredbecome covered in condensationmake hazymake cloudyobscureshadeveilliterary:befogbecloudOpposite clear
   • ▪ make (a film, negative, or print) obscure or cloudy.
   • 2. bewilder or puzzle: "she stared at him, confusion fogging her brain" Similar muddledazestupefyfuddlebefuddlebewilderconfuseperplexbaffleobscureliterary:bedimbecloudrare:obfuscate
   • ▪ make (an idea or situation) difficult to understand: "the government has been fogging the issue"
   • 3. spray with an insecticide.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: perhaps a back-formation from foggy.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FogFog - Wikipedia

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   Fog is a visible aerosol consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth 's surface. [1][2] Fog can be considered a type of low-lying cloud usually resembling stratus and is heavily influenced by nearby bodies of water, topography, and wind conditions.

3. sciencenotes.org › fog-definition-types-formationFog - Definition, Types, Formation - Science Notes and Projects

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   Oct 19, 2024 · Fog is a meteorological phenomenon where a cloud forms at ground level, reducing visibility to less than 1 kilometer (0.62 miles). It consists of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air, creating a thick, white or gray mist.

4. www.weather.gov › lmk › fog_tutorialHow Fog Forms - National Weather Service

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   When the cool air mixes with the warm moist air over the water, the moist air cools until its humidity reaches 100% and fog forms. This type of fog takes on the appearance of wisps of smoke rising off the surface of the water. The other type of evaporation fog is known as frontal fog.

5. www.britannica.com › science › fogFog | Definition, Formation, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 15, 2024 · fog, cloud of small water droplets that is near ground level and sufficiently dense to reduce horizontal visibility to less than 1,000 metres (3,281 feet). The word fog also may refer to clouds of smoke particles, ice particles, or mixtures of these components.

6. www.earthnetworks.com › weather-facts › what-is-fogWhat is Fog? - Earth Networks

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   What is Fog? Fog is a visible aerosol comprising tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface. Nearby bodies of water, topography, and weather conditions are three factors that influence fog. You can think of it as a low-lying cloud.