Meanings
nounanti-seize (countable and uncountable, plural anti-seizes)
plural anti-seizes · alternative antiseize
- countableuncountableA 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.
adjectiveanti-seize (not comparable)
alternative antiseize
- not comparableActing to prevent metal surfaces from binding or seizing.
Origin
Translations
German Trennmittel, Kupferpaste
- Trennmittelan agent to prevent seizing and galling
- Kupferpastean agent to prevent seizing and galling
- Gleitmittelan agent to prevent seizing and galling
- Trennpastean agent to prevent seizing and galling
- Montagepastean agent to prevent seizing and galling
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Chicago
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