noun
antifreeze
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.