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ANTIFOULING
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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
Sense 1
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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