Clears frozen buildup
Deices is the verb form meaning to remove ice from something, typically an aircraft, windshield, or other surface where ice accumulation poses a problem.
Airlines deice planes before takeoff in winter weather to ensure safe flight.
The crew deiced the wings while passengers waited at the gate.
The process usually involves spraying a heated glycol-based fluid that melts existing ice and prevents new formation.
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Clears frozen buildup
Deices is the verb form meaning to remove ice from something, typically an aircraft, windshield, or other surface where ice accumulation poses a problem.
Airlines deice planes before takeoff in winter weather to ensure safe flight.
The crew deiced the wings while passengers waited at the gate.
The process usually involves spraying a heated glycol-based fluid that melts existing ice and prevents new formation.
1. removal — defrost, Remove ice accumulation; thaw (Return to liquid); scrape (Rub harshly against); melt (Change from solid); clear · spray · treat · antifreeze · glycol · defroster · windshield · runway · aircraft · wings
ice removal vs. ice formationdeices ≠ ices Tops with sweet coating; freezes · frosts · ices up · glazes · refrigerates
surface treatment actiondeices ≠ coats Outer warmth garments; covers · encrusts
deicing fluid (Liquid that removes frost)
deice, deicer, deicing, deiced
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/deices