anti-seize
anti-seize noun: a compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.
Noun
anti-seize (countable and uncountable, plural anti-seizes)
- A compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.
Adjective
anti-seize (not comparable)
- Acting to prevent metal surfaces from binding or seizing.
Forms of anti-seize
| plural | anti-seizes |
|---|---|
| alternative form | antiseize |
Origin of anti-seize
From anti- + seize.
Questions about anti-seize
- What does anti-seize mean?
- Anti-seize means a compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.
- What part of speech is anti-seize?
- Anti-seize can be a noun or an adjective.
- What is the plural of anti-seize?
- The plural of anti-seize is anti-seizes.
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