verb (used with object), de·iced, de·ic·ing. to free of ice; prevent or remove ice formation on, as the wing of an airplane.

Is deicer one word or two?

de·ic·er. 1. A substance, such as rock salt or ethylene glycol, used to melt or prevent the formation of ice, as on roads, windshields, or aircraft wings.

What is the difference between deicing and anti-icing?

Deicing is the reactive application of ice-control products to driving or walking surfaces to melt existing snow and ice. … Anti-icing is the proactive application of melting products to driving or walking surfaces before a storm.