antifouling
English
editEtymology
editAdjective
editantifouling (not comparable)
- That prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
Translations
editthat prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on surfaces
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Noun
editantifouling (plural antifoulings)
- Any substance that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
- 2002, Institute of Marine Engineers, Marine Engineers Review:
- These antifoulings release the biocides by a hydrolysis or ion exchange reaction of an acrylic polymer with seawater.