defroster
Americannoun
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defrosters
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a person or thing that defrosts.
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especially British, demister. Also called defogger. a device for melting frost, ice, or condensation on a windshield or other window of an automobile, airplane, etc., by warming the window.
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I said my goodbyes, brushed the snow off my mini-SUV and cranked up the defroster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
The Corvette came with windshield defroster and cigarette lighter.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 10, 2022
Tesla has issued 10 recalls since October on a range of problems, from a defective trunk latching mechanism to a faulty windshield defroster.
From The Verge ● Feb. 17, 2022
There are no dials or buttons to control the heat, air conditioning, wipers or defroster.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 11, 2020
He scraped ice from the DeSoto’s windows and ran the defroster before inching out into the snow.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
Without the center screen, the cars can lose rearview camera displays, settings that control windshield defrosters and indicators that say whether the cars are in drive, neutral and reverse.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2022
This also makes it harder for the driver to see warnings and controls for windshield defrosters, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2021
Printed electronics in cars are not new — they have long been used, for example, in windshield defrosters.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2012
The pinstripes may actually be defrosters, like the ones on your rear window.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2011
That prompted Chicago Daily News Columnist Robert J. Herguth to ask: "After 90 days, a sale on defrosters?"
From Time Magazine Archive
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