noun

antifreeze

Antifreeze (noun) means a liquid, usually containing glycol, added to a vehicle's radiator or an aircraft's surfaces to stop water from freezing. Example: “Make sure to top up the antifreeze before the first frost hits.”

noun

A liquid, usually containing glycol, added to a vehicle's radiator or an aircraft's surfaces to stop water from freezing.

"Make sure to top up the antifreeze before the first frost hits."

"Ground crews sprayed antifreeze on the plane's wings before takeoff in the snow."

How to use antifreeze

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA liquid added to engines (or planes) so water in them doesn't freeze.

Word forms

antifreezes plural

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Etymology

Built from anti- ("against") and freeze.

Rhymes for antifreeze

freeze breeze sneeze wheeze squeeze trapeze unfreeze

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Frequently asked questions

What does “antifreeze” mean?

The word “antifreeze” means a liquid, usually containing glycol, added to a vehicle's radiator or an aircraft's surfaces to stop water from freezing. In plain terms, a liquid added to engines (or planes) so water in them doesn't freeze.

How do you use “antifreeze” in a sentence?

Here is “antifreeze” used in a sentence: “Make sure to top up the antifreeze before the first frost hits.”

What part of speech is “antifreeze”?

“Antifreeze” is a noun.

What is the meaning of antifreeze?

"antifreeze" (noun) means a liquid, usually containing glycol, added to a vehicle's radiator or an aircraft's surfaces to stop water from freezing.