defrost button

Ice removal switch

A defrost button activates a heating element or fan setting designed to clear frost or ice, most commonly found on car dashboards and microwave ovens.

In vehicles, it directs warm air onto the windshield to melt frost and fog: Hit the defrost button, I can't see a thing.

On microwaves, it initiates a low-power cycle for thawing frozen food.

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Rapid extreme-cold preservation

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G