# antifreeze

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #49,189

## Definitions
1. A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water.
2. Automotive antifreeze, a solution of ethylene glycol, used as an additive to water or a replacement for water, in the radiator of a motorcar.
3. A deicer, a heated glycol solution used to remove ice from the aerodynamic surfaces of an airplane, and to prevent icing while on the tarmac.

## Etymology
From anti- + freeze.

## Common misspellings (14)
`anitfreeze`, `anntifreeze`, `antfireeze`, `antifereze`, `antiffreeze`, `antifreeez`, `antifreezze`, `antifreze`, `antifrezee`, `antifrreeze`, `antirfeeze`, `anttifreeze`, `atnifreeze`, `natifreeze`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/antifreeze