Translation

coolant / additive

Meaning

A chemical additive used to lower the freezing point of a liquid, typically in internal combustion engines.

Examples

• Modern antifreeze also contains corrosion inhibitors to protect the radiator from rust.
  Modern antifreeze also contains corrosion inhibitors to protect the radiator from rust.
• If you use only water in your cooling system during winter, the engine block may crack when the liquid turns to ice, so you must add antifreeze.
  If you use only water in your cooling system during winter, the engine block may crack when the liquid turns to ice, so you must add antifreeze.