deicer

or de-ic·er

[dee-ahy-ser]

noun

a device or a chemical substance for preventing or removing ice.

Origin of deicer

First recorded in 1930–35; deice + -er¹

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British Dictionary definitions for de-icer

de-icer

noun

a mechanical or thermal device designed to melt or stop the formation of ice on an aircraft, usually fitted to the aerofoil surfacesCompare anti-icer

a chemical or other substance used for this purpose, esp an aerosol that can be sprayed on car windscreens to remove ice or frost

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