Definition

1. Verb:
   • To remove ice or frost from a surface, or to cause a surface to become free of ice or frost. This often involves applying a substance or using a tool to melt or dislodge the frozen layer.

Usage

• The verb "de-ice" is used to describe the action of removing ice. It is typically followed by a direct object (the thing from which ice is removed).
• It is commonly used in contexts related to vehicles (cars, airplanes), roads, and household appliances (like freezers).

Examples

• Verb:
  • I need to de-ice the windshield before we can drive.
  • The airport crew worked all night to de-ice the planes.
  • This spray helps to de-ice the lock on the door.

Advanced Usage

• "to de-ice something": The standard construction for using this verb.
  • The new chemical can de-ice a runway in minutes.

Variants and Related Words

• De-icer (n): A substance or device used to remove ice.
  • I bought a new de-icer for my car.
• De-icing (n/adj): The process or act of removing ice; used to describe something related to that process.
  • The de-icing procedure is essential for flight safety.

Synonyms

• Defrost: To remove ice or frost, often by raising the temperature.
• Thaw: To cause something frozen to become liquid or soft again.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(This word is not commonly used in idioms.)

Verb

1. make or become free of frost or ice
   • Defrost the car window