Antifreeze
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antifreeze is a noun meaning A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water.
Meaning
A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water.
More Meanings
- Of or pertaining to such a substance.
- (automotive) Automotive antifreeze, a solution of ethylene glycol, used as an additive to water or a replacement for water, in the radiator of a motorcar.
- (aviation) A deicer, a heated glycol solution used to remove ice from the aerodynamic surfaces of an airplane, and to prevent icing while on the tarmac.
Word Forms
- antifreezes
- anti-freeze
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anti-icing, anti-freeze, overcooler, cryoprotectant, cryogel, anti-icer.
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