nonfreeze

/ˈnɑnˌfriːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to prevent from freezing; to keep from freezing or becoming frozen

“The farmer decided to nonfreeze the pipes by wrapping them in insulation.”

2. noun

an instruction to a satellite or other spacecraft not to enter a frozen state in the event of a system failure

“The spacecraft was programmed with a nonfreeze procedure to ensure it could continue to transmit data even in extreme temperatures.”

Synonyms

  • defrost
  • thaw

Antonyms

  • freeze
  • solidify