ANTIFOULING Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word antifouling. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ANTIFOULING
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| barrier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure or object that impedes free movement • any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective • anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access | ||||||||
| coating | nounn | |||||||
noun • a thin layer covering something • a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) • a heavy fabric suitable for coats • the work of applying something | ||||||||
| enamel | nounn | |||||||
noun • hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth • a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection • a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish • any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze verb • coat, inlay, or surface with enamel | ||||||||
| paint | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating • (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court • makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks verb • make a painting • apply paint to; coat with paint • make a painting of • apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil | ||||||||
| preserver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture • a cook who preserves fruits or meat • someone who keeps safe from harm or danger • rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning | ||||||||
| protector | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
| repellent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water • a chemical substance that repels animals • the power to repel adjective satellite • serving or tending to repel • highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust • incapable of absorbing or mixing with | ||||||||
| sealant | nounn | |||||||
noun • a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface) | ||||||||
| shield | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||||
| varnish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface verb • cover with varnish | ||||||||
