Ablative

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000043",
  "term": "Ablative",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Relating to a type of antifouling paint that slowly wears away or erodes over time, releasing biocides to prevent marine organisms from attaching to a ship's hull. This controlled erosion exposes fresh layers of biocide, maintaining effectiveness throughout its service life. Ablative paints are commonly used on pleasure craft and commercial vessels.",
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "references": [
    "ablative - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "ablativ",
    "es": "ablativo",
    "fr": "ablatif"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ablative/"
}