What is another word for Misting?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪstɪŋ] (IPA)

"Misting" is a term used to describe a fine spray of water particles dispersed into the air. It is commonly used for gardening, greenhouse, and humidification purposes. There are various synonyms for the word "misting" that can be used based on the context and the intensity of the spray. Some of the alternative words for "misting" are spritzing, misting, atomizing, vaporizing, spraying, and nebulizing. These synonyms differ in their methods of generating fine water droplets and the intensity of the spray. For instance, "spritzing" is a light, casual mist using a spray bottle, while "nebulizing" involves creating a dense cloud of fine droplets using a nebulizer machine.

What are the hypernyms for Misting?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Misting

They trotted briskly around the corner on to the Avenue, and as it was Misting heavily the driver let down the glass shield.
"One Woman's Life"
Robert Herrick
It was Misting when I went to bed, and with the mud-" "But there was a heavy shower just before daybreak.
"Alias The Lone Wolf"
Louis Joseph Vance
Up, it being a cold Misting morning, and so by water to the office, where very busy upon several businesses.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke

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