Definition of 'de-icing'

de-icing in British

(ˈdiːˈaɪsɪŋ)

noun

the activity of removing ice or preventing its formation

(as modifier)

de-icing trucks

industry de-icing practices and procedures

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Tube bosses ran de-icing trains all through the night to stop points freezing. The Sun (2007)It did not have enough de-icing fluid. Times, Sunday Times (2010)His business moved into defrosting football pitches and then into aviation de-icing. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Heating strips and de-icing trains will be used this winter. Times, Sunday Times (2011)Aircraft that are expected to fly in such conditions are equipped with a de-icing system. Times, Sunday Times (2008)While new de-icing agents might not look so different, they can certainly smell different. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Belgium Brussels airport announced that it would ground all departing flights until tomorrow owing to a shortage of de-icing fluid for planes. Times, Sunday Times (2010)

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Definition of de-icing from the Collins English Dictionary

Used to

The verb used to is a‘marginal’ modal verb. Unlike the other modal verbs, it is only found in the past tense. Therefore, when it is used with do to make negatives and questions, the form of the auxil...