de-ice
Clear frozen surfaces
De-ice means to remove ice from a surface, typically an aircraft, vehicle, or windshield.
Airlines de-ice planes before winter takeoffs to ensure safe flight.
The process may involve scraping, heating, or applying chemical solutions: We had to de-ice the car before driving.
De-icer is the substance or device used.
Vehicle's front glass
- scraperTool for removing buildup
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- heaterDevice producing warmth
blower · keyhole · squeegee · ventilation · warm-up · demist · spray · wipers
Rub harshly against
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- saltSodium chloride compound
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- glycolTwo-hydroxyl alcohol compound
ethanol · methanol · propylene · isopropyl · spray · blowtorch · infrared · chemical
Paved path for planes
- wingsLimbs for flight
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
- glycolTwo-hydroxyl alcohol compound
tarmac · taxiway · propeller · jet · hangar · pre-flight · FAA · anti-icing
Adhesive friction enabling movement
- gripSecure manual hold
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
- cautionCareful attention to risk
hazard · precaution · non-slip · stabilizers · headlights · slippery
windshield
Vehicle's front glass
- scraperTool for removing buildup
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
heater · blower · keyhole · squeegee · ventilation · warm-up · demist · spray · wipers · ignition
scrape
Rub harshly against
glycol · ethanol · methanol · propylene · isopropyl · spray · blowtorch · infrared · chemical · abrasive
runway
Paved path for planes
glycol · tarmac · taxiway · propeller · jet · hangar · pre-flight · FAA · anti-icing · leading-edge
traction
Adhesive friction enabling movement
- gripSecure manual hold
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
caution · hazard · precaution · non-slip · stabilizers · headlights · slippery
roads
Paved paths for vehicles
- sidewalksPaved pedestrian pathways
- bridgesStructures spanning obstacles
- power-linesElevated electrical conductors
gutters · pipes · stairs · driveways · plow · grit · snowblower · shovel · walkways · overpass