deice

verb

de·​ice (ˌ)dē-ˈīs How to pronounce deice (audio)
deiced; deicing; deices

transitive verb

: 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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The first priority will be deicing bridges as well as road near hospital entrances. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026 On Tuesday delays are anticipated because of the weather and as airplanes deice before takeoff, Williams said. — Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2019 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 Start with heat and airflow To deice a vehicle, automotive and transportation safety experts recommend starting with heat, patience and the right tools. — Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deice

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deice was in 1934

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“Deice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deice. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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deice

verb
de·​ice (ˈ)dē-ˈīs How to pronounce deice (audio)
: to keep free or rid of ice
deicer noun

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