antifouling


an·ti·foul·ing

A0339500 (ăn′tē-fou′lĭng, ăn′tī-)adj. Counteracting or preventing the growth of organisms on underwater surfaces, such as the undersides of boats: antifouling paint.

antifouling

(ˌæntɪˈfaʊlɪŋ) adj (Nautical Terms) (of a paint or other coating) inhibiting the growth of barnacles and other marine organisms on a ship's bottomn (Nautical Terms) an antifouling paint or other coating

an•ti•foul•ing

(ˌæn tiˈfaʊ lɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ-)

adj. preventing the accumulation of deposits or encrustations on underwater surfaces. [1865–70]
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