antifreeze

[an-ti-freez, an-tee-]

noun

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

antifreeze

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of antifreeze¹

First recorded in 1910–15; anti- + freeze

Example Sentences

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.

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Methanol is a toxic industrial alcohol used in antifreeze, windscreen washer fluid and paint thinner.

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

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Texts were sent between a woman and her lover talking about poisoning her husband by putting "antifreeze in his gravy", a jury has heard.

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

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