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Deicer

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004910

A substance or device used to remove or prevent the formation of ice, particularly on aircraft surfaces or roadways. Chemical deicers work by lowering the freezing point of water, while mechanical deicers physically break or remove ice. Glycol-based fluids are commonly used as aircraft deicers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004910
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004910",
  "term": "Deicer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A substance or device used to remove or prevent the formation of ice, particularly on aircraft surfaces or roadways. Chemical deicers work by lowering the freezing point of water, while mechanical deicers physically break or remove ice. Glycol-based fluids are commonly used as aircraft deicers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/deicer/"
}

Record 2,494 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.