deice

verb (used with object), de·iced, de·ic·ing.

to free of ice; prevent or remove ice formation on, as the wing of an airplane.

Also, de-ice.

Origin:
1930–35; de- + ice

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deice
verb
make or become free of frost or ice; "Defrost the car window" [syn: defrost]

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