antifreeze
A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of waterA substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water.
» Tom accidentally drank some antifreeze.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water.
Frostschutzmittel
антифри́зantifríz
a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point
(countable, uncountable)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)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.
Examples
17 sentencesTom accidentally drank some antifreeze.
Sami filled a glass with antifreeze.
Sami poured a glass of antifreeze.
Sami has died from antifreeze poisoning.
Sami has been poisoned with antifreeze.
Translations
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Forms
plural: antifreezesWord family
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