de-icer
Britishnoun
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a mechanical or thermal device designed to melt or stop the formation of ice on an aircraft, usually fitted to the aerofoil surfaces Compare anti-icer
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a chemical or other substance used for this purpose, esp an aerosol that can be sprayed on car windscreens to remove ice or frost
Example Sentences
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The next step is to clear any snow with a soft brush, before using a scraper and liquid de-icer.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025
Star's Tech removes an extract from the starfish's skeleton structure, which it says makes its de-icer less corrosive to concrete and metal.
From BBC • May 17, 2023
In Portland, transportation officials said they covered roads with more than 4,000 gallons of de-icer on Tuesday night.
From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2022
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority prepared for the storm and dusted off its "de-icer car" and a snowblower train that uses a jet engine to remove snow from the tracks.
From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2022
After the ice melts, clear nearby storm drains to prevent flooding, and remove left-behind de-icer so it doesn’t end up in the regional watershed.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2021
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