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Lower-class gentleman producing blower in car (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

demister

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This clue might be a double definition.

'lower-class gentleman' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'blower in car' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'producing' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

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

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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