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antifreeze

[ an-ti-freez, an-tee- ]

/ ˈæn tɪˌfriz, ˈæn ti- /

noun

a liquid used in the radiator of an internal-combustion engine to lower the freezing point of the cooling medium.

Origin of antifreeze

First recorded in 1910–15; anti- + freeze

Words nearby antifreeze

antifoggant, antifogger, antiforeignism, antifouling, antifouling paint, antifreeze, antifriction, antifriction alloy, antifriction bearing, antifriction metal, antifungal

Example sentences from the Web for antifreeze

The cinnamon-flavored swill has been recalled in Europe over a chemical found in antifreeze.

Europeans Recall Fireball Whiskey Over a Sweetener Also Used in Antifreeze |Tim Mak |October 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Here I was thinking I was cheating death when I was more likely inhaling Chinese-made antifreeze.

My (Electronic) Cigarette Addiction |Eli Lake |January 31, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Propylene glycol as a liquid, he told me, is “similar to antifreeze.”

My (Electronic) Cigarette Addiction |Eli Lake |January 31, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Propylene glycol, on the other hand, is used to reduce the toxicity of antifreeze.

My (Electronic) Cigarette Addiction |Eli Lake |January 31, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

That said, propylene glycol is different from the antifreeze used in cars, which is considered more toxic and not safe.

My (Electronic) Cigarette Addiction |Eli Lake |January 31, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for antifreeze

antifreeze

/ (ˈæntɪˌfriːz) /

noun

a liquid, usually ethylene glycol (ethanediol), added to cooling water to lower its freezing point, esp for use in an internal-combustion engine