anti-seize

English

Alternative forms

• antiseize

Etymology

From anti- +‎ seize.

Noun

anti-seize (countable and uncountable, plural anti-seizes)

1. A 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.

Related terms

• lubricant

Translations

an agent to prevent seizing and galling

• German: Trennmittel (de) n, Kupferpaste f, Gleitmittel n, Trennpaste f, Montagepaste f

Adjective

anti-seize (not comparable)

1. Acting to prevent metal surfaces from binding or seizing.

See also

• antiseizure (etymologically similar but idiomatically noninterchangeable)