antifoulant

noun

an·​ti·​foul·​ant

plural -s

: a substance (such as paint for use on the bottom of a boat) designed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate fouling

Word History

Etymology

anti- entry 1 + foul entry 4 + -ant entry 1

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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