Definition

To remove ice from a surface or object.

Example

The workers had to deice the airplane before it could take off.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you know how to deice a car windshield quickly?

Yeah, I usually just pour some warm water on it.

That sounds easy! I always struggle with scraping it off.

Warm water definitely helps; just make sure it's not boiling!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deice is formed from the prefix "de-" (meaning to remove or reverse) and the root "ice" (meaning frozen water). The word "deice" means to remove ice from a surface, typically to make it safe or usable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'ice' from a surface — that's what deice means.

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