antifreeze

American  

[an-ti-freez, an-tee-] / ˈæn tɪˌfriz, ˈæn ti- /

noun

1. a liquid used in the radiator of an internal-combustion engine to lower the freezing point of the cooling medium.

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antifreeze British  

/ ˈæntɪˌfriːz /

noun

1. a liquid, usually ethylene glycol (ethanediol), added to cooling water to lower its freezing point, esp for use in an internal-combustion engine

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Etymology

Origin of antifreeze

First recorded in 1910–15; anti- + freeze

Example Sentences

Having winter tyres for extra grip, topping up screen wash and using antifreeze are all measures that can go a long way.

From BBC

Cryonics is where the whole body is cooled down to sub-zero temperatures, infused with cryoprotectants - which is similar to antifreeze - to prevent ice crystal formation, then preserved in liquid nitrogen.

From BBC

Methanol is an industrial chemical found in antifreeze and windscreen washer fluid.

From BBC

Methanol is a type of alcohol commonly found in cleaning products, fuel and antifreeze.

From BBC

The colorless gas is also used to make chemicals found in products such as antifreeze, detergents, plastics and adhesives.

From Los Angeles Times