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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

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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.

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