antifreezes
|an-ti-freeze-s|
/ˈæn.ti.friːzɪz/
(antifreeze)
prevents freezing
Etymology
'antifreeze' originates from a combination of the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti', meaning 'against') and the English word 'freeze' (from Old English 'frēosan', meaning 'to freeze').
'freeze' comes from Old English 'frēosan'; the modern compound 'antifreeze' was formed in English by combining 'anti-' + 'freeze' in the 20th century to name substances that prevent freezing.
Initially formed as a literal compound meaning 'against freezing', the term has remained close to that original sense and now denotes specific chemical liquids used as coolants and freeze inhibitors.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'antifreeze' — liquids added to cooling systems to lower the freezing point (and often raise the boiling point) and help prevent corrosion.
The garage stocked several brands of antifreezes for winter maintenance.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/01 09:25