antifouling

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English

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Etymology

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From anti- +‎ fouling.

Adjective

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antifouling (not comparable)

  1. That prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.

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Noun

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antifouling (plural antifoulings)

  1. Any substance that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
    • 2002, Institute of Marine Engineers, Marine Engineers Review:
      These antifoulings release the biocides by a hydrolysis or ion exchange reaction of an acrylic polymer with seawater.