单词 | spot-proof |
释义 | > as lemmasspot-proof spot-proof adj. †(a) (of plants) resistant or immune to spot (sense A. 1d) (obsolete rare); (b) (of fabrics, surfaces, etc.) resistant to small stains. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric manufactured in specific way > treated or processed in specific way > [adjective] > rendered stain-resistant spot-proof1886 stainless1897 stain-resistant1960 1886 Vermont Watchman 6 Jan. 2/4 We tested many varieties [of beans]..to sift out those with vigorous, rust and spot-proof constitutions. 1891 Amer. Architect & Building News 17 Oct. 42/2 The floor will be grease and spot proof under ordinary conditions. 1918 Jrnl. Dept. Agric. S. Austral. Dec. 418 Why should not spot resistant and perhaps spot proof vines be obtained? 1958 Times 6 Oct. 13/1 Leather and suède jackets and coats many of which are treated to be spot-proof against rain. 2012 Daily Gleaner (New Brunswick) (Nexis) 28 Dec. c11 Spot-proof towels... I am writing in response to your followup column on ‘mystery bleach spots’ on towels. < as lemmas |
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