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deicer

 

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Noun deicer has 1 sense
  1. defroster, deicer - heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane)
    --1 is a kind of heater, warmer
    Derived form: verb deice1

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Deicer

Noun

A deicer is a substance used to remove ice or prevent its formation.

Sense 1:

A popular deicer product is calcium chloride, commonly used to melt ice on sidewalks and driveways during winter.

Sample sentence: I spread some deicer on the icy pavement to make it safe for walking.

Related products: Calcium Chloride Deicer

Sense 2:

Local municipalities often spray a deicer solution on roads and highways to prevent ice from forming during freezing temperatures.

Sample sentence: The city workers are out early in the morning, applying deicer to the main roads.

Verb

To deice means to remove ice from a surface.

Sense 1:

Residents must regularly deice their car windshields in cold climates to ensure good visibility while driving.

Sample sentence: Don't forget to deice the car before we leave, it's frosty outside.

Related products: Windshield Deicer

Sense 2:

Before taking off, the aircraft crew needs to deice the wings and tail to prevent ice buildup during flight.

Sample sentence: The airport ground staff will deice the plane to remove any ice or snow accumulation.

Related products: Aircraft Deicer

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