anti-foulingadj.n.

Brit.

/ˌantɪˈfaʊlɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌæn(t)iˈfaʊlɪŋ/,

/ˌænˌtaɪˈfaʊlɪŋ/,

/ˌæn(t)əˈfaʊlɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: anti- prefix, fouling n.

Etymology: < anti- prefix + fouling n.

A. adj.

Of paint, varnish, etc.: intended to prevent or inhibit the build-up of deposits on the hull of a ship or the like.

ΚΠ

1853 Morning Chron. 3 Jan. 7/6 If some anti-fouling composition were discovered—which while it would keep the bottom clean would also preserve the iron.

1913 V. B. Lewes Oil Fuel iv. 91 Volatile spirit used in making up anti-fouling compositions.

2006 Daily Tel. 23 June 9/1 Tributyl tin oxide, used in anti-fouling paint and timber treatment.

B. n.

Inhibition of the build-up of deposits on the hull of a ship or the like; a paint or other coating intended to have such an inhibiting effect.

ΚΠ

1869 E. J. Reed Our Iron-clad Ships iv. 78 The superiority in point of anti-fouling possessed by copper-sheathed wood ships.

1872 Rep. Commissioners Case H.M.S. ‘Megæra’ II. 60/1 in Parl. Papers (C. 507) XV. 1 Were there two or three coats put on?—Two coats of protective varnish, and one of anti-fouling.

1915 W. Hovgaard Struct. Design Warships xi. 219 The primary purpose of sheathing the bottom is to permit coppering as a means of antifouling.

1988 J. D. Harbron Trafalgar & Spanish Navy iii. 62/1 (caption) The old anti-fouling is being burned off before a new solution is added.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022).

单词	anti-fouling
释义	anti-foulingadj.n. Brit. /ˌantɪˈfaʊlɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌæn(t)iˈfaʊlɪŋ/, /ˌænˌtaɪˈfaʊlɪŋ/, /ˌæn(t)əˈfaʊlɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: anti- prefix, fouling n. Etymology: < anti- prefix + fouling n. A. adj. Of paint, varnish, etc.: intended to prevent or inhibit the build-up of deposits on the hull of a ship or the like. ΚΠ 1853 Morning Chron. 3 Jan. 7/6 If some anti-fouling composition were discovered—which while it would keep the bottom clean would also preserve the iron. 1913 V. B. Lewes Oil Fuel iv. 91 Volatile spirit used in making up anti-fouling compositions. 2006 Daily Tel. 23 June 9/1 Tributyl tin oxide, used in anti-fouling paint and timber treatment. B. n. Inhibition of the build-up of deposits on the hull of a ship or the like; a paint or other coating intended to have such an inhibiting effect. ΚΠ 1869 E. J. Reed Our Iron-clad Ships iv. 78 The superiority in point of anti-fouling possessed by copper-sheathed wood ships. 1872 Rep. Commissioners Case H.M.S. ‘Megæra’ II. 60/1 in Parl. Papers (C. 507) XV. 1 Were there two or three coats put on?—Two coats of protective varnish, and one of anti-fouling. 1915 W. Hovgaard Struct. Design Warships xi. 219 The primary purpose of sheathing the bottom is to permit coppering as a means of antifouling. 1988 J. D. Harbron Trafalgar & Spanish Navy iii. 62/1 (caption) The old anti-fouling is being burned off before a new solution is added. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022). < adj.n.1853
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