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antifouling en · ADJ

Etymology

From anti- + fouling.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) That prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.

Translations (3)

ru противообраста́ющий (that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on surfaces) · pt anti-incrustação (that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on surfaces) · he נוֹגֵד צִמְדָּה (that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on surfaces)

antifouling en · NOUN

Etymology

From anti- + fouling.

Meanings

1. Any substance that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
   • These antifoulings release the biocides by a hydrolysis or ion exchange reaction of an acrylic polymer with seawater. 2002, Institute of Marine Engineers, Marine Engineers Review:

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