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Anti-icing

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  • The prevention of the formation of ice on a surface. Ice may be prevented by using heat or by covering the surface with a chemical that prevents water from reaching the surface. Anti-icing should not be confused with deicing, which is the removal of

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021