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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

defoamer

/dɪˈfoʊmər/ noun · British & US
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What does defoamer mean?

noun

A chemical used to remove foam from liquids, especially in the production of beer and other beverages.

Example

"The brewery added a defoamer to the fermentation tank to prevent the formation of excessive foam."

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