de-iced
Freed from frost
De-iced means having had ice removed.
Aircraft are de-iced before winter takeoffs to ensure safe flight.
Windshields, sidewalks, and roads get de-iced with scrapers, salt, or chemical solutions.
The ground crew de-iced the plane while passengers waited.
Made liquid by warmth
- unfrozenNo longer solid
- defrostedBrought above freezing
- warmedIncreased in temperature
- softenedMade less severe
drip · puddles · slush · water · liquid · springtime · breakup · runoff
Sodium chloride compound
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- sandFine rock particles
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- plowTool for turning soil
shovel · blower · sidewalk · driveway · parking lot · steps · walkway · treated
Vehicle's front glass
- scraperTool for removing buildup
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
- wipersWindshield-clearing blades
- mirrorsReflective glass surfaces
locks · doors · antifreeze · spray · squeegee · heater · washer fluid · rear window
Paved path for planes
- tarmacPaved airport surface
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- wingsLimbs for flight
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
deicing fluid · glycol · ground crew · taxiway · apron · departure · delay · leading edge
melted
Made liquid by warmth
softened · drip · puddles · slush · water · liquid · springtime · breakup · runoff · cleared
salt
Sodium chloride compound
plow · shovel · blower · sidewalk · driveway · parking lot · steps · walkway · treated · spread
windshield
Vehicle's front glass
mirrors · locks · doors · antifreeze · spray · squeegee · heater · washer fluid · rear window · keyhole
runway
Paved path for planes
fuselage · deicing fluid · glycol · ground crew · taxiway · apron · departure · delay · leading edge · propeller