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antifouling

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.60 in modern English

Syllables
an-tifoul-ing
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

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

noun

Any substance that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From anti- + fouling.

Inflected Forms

antifoulings (plural)

Questions

What does antifouling mean?
That prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
Where does antifouling come from?
From anti- + fouling.

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