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Definition of deicer
deicer
/diːˈaɪ.sɚ/
(UK: de-icer)
de · ic · er
Plural:deicers
deicer Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A chemical substance, such as rock salt, glycol, or alcohol, applied to surfaces like windshields, roads, or aircraft wings to melt existing ice or frost and prevent further freezing.
Example
"Before driving to work on the frosty morning, she sprayed a liquid deicer onto her car windshield to clear the glass."
2
A mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic device or system, especially one fitted to the leading edges of an aircraft, designed to break up, melt, or prevent the accumulation of ice.
Example
"The pilot activated the wing deicer as the airplane climbed through freezing clouds."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deicer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deicer