deicer
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5.9
- noun
- /ˈdiːˌaɪsər/
:
deshelero
- During winter storms, we rely on deicers to keep our driveway safe and ice-free.
Examples
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His were tillage equipment, trailers, and airplane deicers—all high-value items created in low volume with skilled labor.
Academic text (2004) -
The mechanic recommended a powerful deicer for clearing ice off the car windshield.
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Then the deicer issues began, and tick-tock... after almost 2 hours delayed... we finally took off.
Blog text (13) -
I me and Alfie did this exact thing before we left and I said I need to order some Deicer or Anna Scraper.
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Altitude flights developed superchargers and deicers.
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Choose sidewalks (free from deicers, of course), lawns, or paths instead of roads.
Blog text (5) -
It will begin a five-year "pilot project" to use salt strategically when plowing, sanding, and liquid deicers can't keep up with winter weather.
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The pilot used a deicer to remove frost from the airplane's wings before takeoff.
Synonyms
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3.8
A device that removes ice and frost from surfaces like a car windshield
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3.6
A device that removes fog or frost from glass, for example car windows and mirrors
A chemical that removes or stops ice forming on surfaces like roads and plane wings
How Effective
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word deicer is made from the prefix de- meaning 'remove' and ice, like in the word defrost. So a deicer is something that 'removes ice' from surfaces such as windshields or airplane wings.