Defroster Meaning in English
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Definition
A device, usually in a car, that removes frost, ice, or condensation from windows or windshields so you can see clearly.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to the car tool; in the U.S., 'defroster' usually implies the electric or heating system built into the car. 'Rear defroster' is often for the back window. Not used for freezers—use 'defrost' as a verb there.
Example Sentences
I turned on the defroster to clear the windshield.
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The car's defroster doesn't work in the cold.
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Please use the defroster before you drive in winter.
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My rear defroster heats up slowly, so I have to wait a bit before I can see clearly.
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If your defroster doesn’t clear the ice, you might need to scrape the window by hand.
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You can set the defroster to maximum if your windows keep fogging up on rainy days.
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