What does deice mean?
Deice means (transitive) To remove ice from (something)..
Deice
/diːˈaɪs/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To remove ice from (something)..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To remove ice from (something).
- (intransitive) To lose its ice; to thaw.
Example Sentences
They had to move the plane back from the runway to deice the wings before takeoff.
The second strategy is to develop specific care and maintenance rules that will need to be strictly followed by the system operator - including the use of specialised machines to clear the permanent way of snowfall, to de-ice the rail grooves and the running of non-revenue services at night to prevent ice formation on the OCL [overhead contact lines].
Our streets are full of a general sloshiness that lingers and won't go away, as if a glacier is deicing to the north.
Synonyms for deice
Antonyms for deice
Related Words
Word Forms
- deices
- deicing
- deiced
- de-ice
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deice?
Common synonyms include defrost.
What is the opposite of deice?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use deice in a sentence?
They had to move the plane back from the runway to deice the wings before takeoff.
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