anti-seize

English

Alternative forms

• antiseize

Etymology

anti- +‎ seize

Noun

anti-seize (countable and uncountable, plural anti-seizes)

1. A compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.

Translations

an agent to prevent seizing and galling

• German: Trennmittel (de) n, Kupferpaste f, Gleitmittel n, Trennpaste f, Montagepaste f
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Related terms

• lubricant

Adjective

anti-seize (not comparable)

1. Acting to prevent metal surfaces from binding or seizing.

See also

• antiseizure (etymologically similar but idiomatically noninterchangeable)