defrosting; frost removal
Refers to the process of removing frost or ice buildup, especially from freezers, refrigerators, or heat pumps.
冷凍庫の霜取りをしなければならない。
I have to defrost the freezer.
This refrigerator has an automatic defrost function.
Standard spelling.
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
Compound of 霜 (frost) and 取り (removing), from the verb 取る (to take).