Antifreeze Meaning in English
word
ˈæntiˌfɹiz
AN-tee-freez
ˈæntɪfɹˌiːz
AN-ti-freez
Definition
A liquid added to the water in a vehicle’s engine or radiator to prevent it from freezing in cold weather.
Usage & Nuances
'Antifreeze' is mainly used in automotive contexts. Common collocations: 'add antifreeze', 'check antifreeze level'. Used as a noun; do not use as a verb. Often confused with 'coolant'; antifreeze is a type of coolant, but not all coolants are antifreeze.
Spanish: anticongelantePortuguese (BR): anticongelantePortuguese (PT): anticongelanteChinese (Simplified): 防冻液Chinese (Traditional): 防凍液Hindi: एंटीफ्रीजArabic: سائل مانع التجمدBengali: অ্যান্টিফ্রিজ - বিরোধী-তুষার তরলRussian: антифризJapanese: 不凍液Vietnamese: chất chống đôngKorean: 부동액Turkish: antifrizUrdu: اینٹی فریزIndonesian: antibeku
Example Sentences
I need to put antifreeze in my car before winter.
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The mechanic checked the antifreeze level.
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This green liquid is called antifreeze.
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Don’t forget to top up your antifreeze before it gets really cold.
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If you use water instead of antifreeze, your engine might freeze up.
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I ran out of antifreeze last night and had to buy more this morning.
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