deiced; deicing; deices
: to rid or keep free of ice
deice an airplane's wings
deicer
noun
Examples of deice in a Sentence
We watched while they deiced the plane before takeoff.
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Start with heat and airflow To deice a vehicle, automotive and transportation safety experts recommend starting with heat, patience and the right tools.
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The first priority will be deicing bridges as well as road near hospital entrances.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Flights are delayed an average of 36 minutes as ground crews deice departing flights, according to the FAA.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Jordan told conference attendees on Tuesday that the carrier is purchasing five deicing trucks for Denver and five for Chicago Midway.
—Alexandra Skores, Dallas News, 14 Mar. 2023
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The first priority will be deicing bridges as well as road near hospital entrances.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Flights are delayed an average of 36 minutes as ground crews deice departing flights, according to the FAA.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Jordan told conference attendees on Tuesday that the carrier is purchasing five deicing trucks for Denver and five for Chicago Midway.
—Alexandra Skores, Dallas News, 14 Mar. 2023
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“Deice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deice. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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