1. Plural of defoamer; chemical agents or substances used to reduce or eliminate foam in industrial processes, liquids, or manufacturing applications.
Usage: technical; usually used in plural form; common in industrial and manufacturing contexts

Examples

• The factory added defoamers to the wastewater treatment system to control excessive foam.
• Silicone-based defoamers are widely used in the petroleum and chemical industries.
• The coating process required specific defoamers to prevent air bubbles in the final product.
• Defoamers help improve efficiency by reducing foam-related production delays.
• Different types of defoamers are selected based on the pH and temperature of the liquid being treated.