
The science behind airplane de-icing
Fox Weather First · FWX · Feb 10, 2026 · 48sSign Up NowAlready a subscriber?
This segment explains the crucial process of de-icing airplanes during winter weather. It highlights the dangers of ice accumulation on aircraft, details the chemical mixture (pressurized water and propylene glycol) used to melt dangerous ice, and describes how anti-icing fluid works to prevent re-formation by lowering the freezing point on the plane's surface.