Antifouling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Antifouling is an adjective meaning That prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
Meaning
That prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
More Meanings
- Any substance that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
Example Sentences
These antifoulings release the biocides by a hydrolysis or ion exchange reaction of an acrylic polymer with seawater.
Word Forms
- antifoulings
Synonyms for antifouling
Depending on context, synonyms include protective.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protective, antifishing, antifish, antisealing, antishark, antisub.
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