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Antifreeze

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to such a substance.
Noun
  1. 1
    A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point wordnet
  3. 3
    Automotive antifreeze, a solution of ethylene glycol, used as an additive to water or a replacement for water, in the radiator of a motorcar. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    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. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From anti- + freeze.

Etymology 2

From anti- + freeze.

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