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ANTIFOULING

Dictionary entry overview: What does antifouling mean?

• ANTIFOULING (adjective)
The adjective ANTIFOULING has 1 sense:

1. (used of e.g. coatings) protecting against accumulation of barnacles etc on underwater surfaces

Familiarity information: ANTIFOULING used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ANTIFOULING (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

(used of e.g. coatings) protecting against accumulation of barnacles etc on underwater surfaces

Context examples:

antifouling paint / antifouling chemicals

Similar:

protective (intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind)

Domain category:

navigation; sailing; seafaring (the work of a sailor)

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