Antifouling

Origin

- + fouling

Full definition of antifouling

Adjective

1. That prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.

Noun

1. Any substance that prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.
• 2002, Institute of Marine Engineers, Marine Engineers ReviewThese antifoulings release the biocides by a hydrolysis or ion exchange reaction of an acrylic polymer with seawater.