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Definition of antifreeze
antifreeze
/ˈæn.tiˌfɹiːz/
an · ti · freeze
Plural:antifreezes
antifreeze Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A chemical liquid, typically based on ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, added to water in the cooling system of an internal combustion engine to lower its freezing point and prevent ice formation.
Example
"Before the winter temperatures dropped below zero, the mechanic topped up the radiator with fresh antifreeze."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antifreeze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antifreeze