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An anti-fog device that can get rid of men? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

demister

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'device that can get rid of men?' is the definition.
'demister' can be an answer for 'device' (demister is a kind of device). I'm unsure of the rest of the definition.

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(Other definitions for demister that I've seen before include "control of car" , "Device for removing condensation from a windscreen" , "Remover of condensation" , "one good at clearing" , "One gives a clear view" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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