Defroster
(noun)
A device or appliance used to remove frost or ice from a surface, especially from the windows of a car or refrigerator.
Origin:
From the verb defrost, meaning to remove frost or ice, and the suffix -er, indicating a person or thing that performs an action.
Examples:
- The car's defroster quickly cleared the frost from the windshield, allowing the driver to see the road ahead.
- The refrigerator's defroster prevented the buildup of ice on the shelves and walls, improving its efficiency and convenience.
- The airplane's defroster prevented the formation of ice on the wings and engines, ensuring the safety and performance of the flight.
- The portable defroster was a convenient tool for clearing frost from car windows, locks, and mirrors.
- The battery-operated defroster was a handy gadget for de-icing car windows in cold weather, without having to start the engine.