antiozonant
noun
an·ti·ozon·ant
ˌan-tē-ˈō-(ˌ)zō-nənt 
ˌan-ˌtī-
variants
or less commonly anti-ozonant
plural antiozonants also anti-ozonants
: any of a group of chemicals that are added during manufacturing to protect consumer products against damage (such as cracking) from ozone
The additive … is an organic antioxidant and antiozonant used to prevent cracking and heat buildup in tires, physical performance characteristics that are crucial to passenger safety.—
Andrew Schunk
Andrew SchunkThe term antiozonant denotes any additive that protects rubber against ozone deterioration.—Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff
Nicholas P. CheremisinoffDictionary Entries Near antiozonant
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“Antiozonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiozonant. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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