de-icer
- noun
- /diˈaɪsər/
:
deshelarante
- City workers spread de-icer on the roads to prevent accidents.
Examples
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They applied a de-icer to the airplane's wings before takeoff.
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He keeps a bottle of de-icer in his car during winter.
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The airport staff sprayed de-icer on the plane's wings before takeoff.
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The de-icer worked effectively on the icy roads.
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City workers spread de-icer on the roads to prevent accidents.
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He keeps a bottle of de-icer in his car during winter.
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The airport staff sprayed de-icer on the plane's wings before takeoff.
Synonyms
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5.9
A tool or substance that removes ice from surfaces like windshields
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A salt or liquid used to make ice become water on roads and sidewalks
A material that melts ice on paths and driveways
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Etymology
The word de-icer breaks into de- meaning 'remove' and ice meaning 'frozen water', so it literally names something that removes ice. That's why a de-icer is a chemical or spray used to clear or prevent ice on roads, cars, and airplane wings.