(~s)
1.
Haze is light mist, caused by particles of water or dust in the air, which prevents you from seeing distant objects clearly. Haze often forms in hot weather.
They vanished into the ~ near the horizon...
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2.
If there is a ~ of something such as smoke or steam, you cannot see clearly through it. (LITERARY)
Dan smiled at him through a ~ of smoke and steaming coffee...
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