antifouling

American  

[an-tee-fou-ling, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈfaʊ lɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

Nautical.

1. (of a coating, process, or the like) preventing the accumulation of barnacles, algae, etc., on underwater surfaces.

   The makers now use an antifouling chemical on all marine hulls.

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antifouling British  

/ ˌæntɪˈfaʊlɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a paint or other coating) inhibiting the growth of barnacles and other marine organisms on a ship's bottom

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noun

1. an antifouling paint or other coating

Etymology

Origin of antifouling

First recorded in 1865–70; anti- + foul + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The coating method for galvanized steel exhibits superhydrophobicity and antifouling capabilities, effectively inhibiting the attachment of fungi, bacteria and mud.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024

He said he’s had to start coating the bottom of his river boats with antifouling paint to prevent barnacles and other marine organisms from growing amid saltwater intrusion.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2018

Either scrub the bottom, or haul the boat and prepare it for a fresh coat of antifouling paint.

From Time Magazine Archive

Photo: Courtesy of Interlux Yacht FinishesWhen choosing an antifouling bottom paint, boat owners should consider variables that influence the fouling situations in their specific area.

From Time Magazine Archive

Her antifouling paint was clean, and her lines beneath the swell of quarter and bows were fine.

From The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England under the Title "Askew's Victory" by Bindloss, Harold