to dustproof
3.7
To stop dust from getting into something
- verb
- /ˈdʌstˌpruf/
:
proteger del polvo
- They need to dustproof the laboratory equipment before the experiment begins.
Examples
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The company will dustproof all electronic devices for use in sandy environments.
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It is important to dustproof your camera when traveling to dusty places.
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They dustproof their equipment before the expedition.
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Make sure to dustproof the new laptop.
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To ensure the equipment works properly, you should dustproof it before storing it in a dusty area.
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We decided to dustproof the new computer to protect it from damage in the workshop.
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Before taking the camera outside, remember to dustproof it to avoid any issues in the dry environment.
Surface Forms
dustproof infinitive
dustproofed past
dustproofed past participle
dustproofing present participle
dustproofs third person singular
Morphology
Etymology
The verb dustproof is made from dust and proof, with proof meaning 'make safe from', as in waterproof. So to dustproof something is to 'make it keep dust out'.
