anti-foaming

adjective

an·ti-foam·ing ˌan-tē-ˈfō-miŋ

ˌan-tī-

variants or antifoaming

: reducing or preventing the formation of foam

engine oils containing anti-foaming agents

the antifoaming properties of the solvent

Examples of anti-foaming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additives are artificial colors and flavors; foaming and anti-foaming agents; bulking ingredients; and emulsifiers. —

Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024 Other non-active ingredients in Roundup, like dyes and anti-foaming agents, can be more immediately toxic, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. —

Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2024

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