anti-fouling
Barnacle growth inhibitor
Anti-fouling describes coatings or treatments that prevent organisms from accumulating on submerged surfaces.
Barnacles, algae, and other marine life attach to boat hulls, slowing vessels and increasing fuel consumption.
Anti-fouling paint contains compounds that discourage this growth: The yacht needs a fresh coat of anti-fouling before the season starts.
Also spelled antifouling.
Outer covering or frame
- barnacleSessile marine crustacean
- boatWatercraft for travel
- shipSeagoing transport vessel
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
biocide · slime · algae · yacht · propeller · seawater · marina · dry dock
Colored coating substance
- ablativeRemoving by erosion
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- applicationFormal request document
biocidal · leaching · recoat · hard coat · vinyl · sanding · brush · roller
Capable of causing harm
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
contamination · biodegradable · eco-friendly · non-toxic · sediment · harbor · accumulation · shellfish
Above audible frequency range
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- nanocoatingUltrathin protective film
- electrochemicalInvolving electricity and chemistry
surface texture · biomimetic · shark skin · slippery · non-stick · UV treatment · pulse · innovation
hull
Outer covering or frame
copper · biocide · slime · algae · yacht · propeller · seawater · marina · dry dock · vessel
paint
Colored coating substance
application · biocidal · leaching · recoat · hard coat · vinyl · sanding · brush · roller · layer
toxic
Capable of causing harm
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
ecosystem · contamination · biodegradable · eco-friendly · non-toxic · sediment · harbor · accumulation · shellfish · alternative
ultrasonic
Above audible frequency range
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- nanocoatingUltrathin protective film
electrochemical · surface texture · biomimetic · shark skin · slippery · non-stick · UV treatment · pulse · innovation
anti-foulingfouling
Making something unclean
biofouling · unprotected · untreated · bare · corroding