anti-foaming

adjective

an·​ti-foam·​ing ˌan-tē-ˈfō-miŋ How to pronounce anti-foaming (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or antifoaming
: reducing or preventing the formation of foam
engine oils containing anti-foaming agents
the antifoaming properties of the solvent

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Additives are artificial colors and flavors; foaming and anti-foaming agents; bulking ingredients; and emulsifiers. Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024 Other non-active ingredients in Roundup, like dyes and anti-foaming agents, can be more immediately toxic, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-foaming was in 1906

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“Anti-foaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-foaming. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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