1. to remove foam from; to reduce or eliminate foam on a surface or in a liquid
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'defoam'; technical/industrial usage

Examples

• The defoaming agent defoams the mixture quickly.
• This chemical defoams the liquid during the manufacturing process.
• The system automatically defoams the coolant to maintain efficiency.
• Adding silicone defoams the beer before packaging.
• The treatment defoams the wastewater before discharge.