antifreeze
English
Alternative forms
Noun
antifreeze (countable and uncountable, plural antifreezes)
- A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water;
- (automobiles) Automotive antifreeze, a solution of ethylene glycol, used as an additive to water or replacement for water, in the radiators of motorcars.
- (aviation) Deicer, a heated glycol solution used to remove ice from the aerodynamic surfaces of airplanes, and prevent icing while on the tarmac.
Usage notes
- The plural form antifreezes is used only if more than one kind of antifreeze is meant.
Translations
a substance used to lower the freezing point of water
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