fogger

== English == === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɒɡə(ɹ) === Etymology 1 === From fog +‎ -er. ==== Noun ==== fogger (plural foggers) 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. A device that generates artificial fog or smoke for stage performances. A device that releases an insecticidal mist. (obsolete) One who fogs; a pettifogger. ===== Synonyms ===== (device that generates artificial fog or smoke): fog machine, smoke machine ===== Derived terms ===== ==== See also ==== fuel injection === Etymology 2 === Perhaps from fodderer. ==== Noun ==== fogger (plural foggers) A person employed to feed cattle. ===== References ===== John Camden Hotten (1873), The Slang Dictionary