antifouling

[ an-tee-fou-ling, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈfaʊ lɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective Nautical.

(of a coating, process, or the like) preventing the accumulation of barnacles, algae, etc., on underwater surfaces: The makers now use an antifouling chemical on all marine hulls.

Origin of antifouling

First recorded in 1865–70; anti- + foul + -ing1

Words nearby antifouling

antifoaming, antifog, antifoggant, antifogger, antiforeignism, antifouling, antifouling paint, antifreeze, antifriction, antifriction alloy, antifriction bearing

British Dictionary definitions for antifouling

antifouling
/ (ˌæntɪˈfaʊlɪŋ) /

adjective

(of a paint or other coating) inhibiting the growth of barnacles and other marine organisms on a ship's bottom

noun

an antifouling paint or other coating