defroster
noun
de·frost·er
di-ˈfrȯ-stər 
ˈdē-ˌfrȯ-
plural defrosters
: a person or thing that defrosts something
She was a cook. I was an opener of cans, a defroster of TV dinners.—
Bernie Schiffer
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especially
: a device or system designed to heat a window or windshield of a vehicle for the purpose of removing accumulated ice or moisture
The rear window defroster worked well in the center, but it needs more grid lines for full coverage. —Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports Their breath fogged the windshield immediately, and Gus slowed to a crawl on the winding street, reaching down to adjust the wipers and the defroster. —Frank Conroy
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Then the second joint fell down around the windshield-wiper defroster slot.
—Steve Knopper, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
The issue is related to the assembly process for some vehicles due to the sealer used to secure the rear window coming in contact with the defroster's heating elements.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2024
Toshiba 6-in-1 Inverter Countertop Microwave Air Fryer Combo The Toshiba Master inverter microwave is a versatile kitchen appliance that functions as a microwave, air fryer, convection oven, broiler and defroster, all in a compact, space-saving design.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023
The rear portion of the top is a more or less conventional fabric-over-folding-frame structure; a welcome departure from convention is a glass rear window, complete with a defroster.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
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Steve Knopper, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
The issue is related to the assembly process for some vehicles due to the sealer used to secure the rear window coming in contact with the defroster's heating elements.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2024
Toshiba 6-in-1 Inverter Countertop Microwave Air Fryer Combo The Toshiba Master inverter microwave is a versatile kitchen appliance that functions as a microwave, air fryer, convection oven, broiler and defroster, all in a compact, space-saving design.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023
The rear portion of the top is a more or less conventional fabric-over-folding-frame structure; a welcome departure from convention is a glass rear window, complete with a defroster.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
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“Defroster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defroster. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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