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washproof

washproof adjective: capable of being washed without damage or loss.

Adjective

washproof (comparative more washproof, superlative most washproof)

  1. Capable of being washed without damage or loss.
    • a washproof ink or pigment
    • a washproof adhesive bandage

Forms of washproof

comparativemore washproof
superlativemost washproof

Origin of washproof

From wash + -proof.

Questions about washproof

What does washproof mean?
Washproof means capable of being washed without damage or loss.
What part of speech is washproof?
Washproof is an adjective.

Words near washproof in the dictionary

  1. washplant
  2. washplants
  3. Washpool
  4. washpot
  5. washpots
  6. washproof
  7. washrack
  8. washracks
  9. washrag
  10. washrags
  11. washroom

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