antifouling paint

antifouling paint

noun Nautical.
paint applied to the portion of a hull below the waterline to poison or discourage marine animals and plants that would otherwise cling to it.

Origin:
1865–70
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Antifouling paint is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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antifouling paint

noun
a paint used to protect against the accumulation of barnacles etc. on underwater surfaces 
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