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🧼 Not easily stained 🧼 To protect from stains
stainproof

stainproof

3.6
A thing that does not easily get marks from food or drink
  • adjective
  • /ˈsteɪnˌpruf/
translation icon : resistente a manchas
  • The new carpet is stainproof, so spills are much less of a problem.

Examples

  • Parents often choose stainproof clothing for their young children.

  • This tablecloth is made from a stainproof material that is easy to wipe clean.

  • This shirt is stainproof and perfect for kids.

  • I love my stainproof sofa!

  • The new sofa is stainproof, making it perfect for families with young children.

  • I chose a stainproof fabric for my dining chairs to avoid any permanent marks.

  • These stainproof tablecloths are easy to clean and look great at any party.

Antonyms

stainable
  • Specialized
6.2

Can take up a dye for viewing under a microscope

How Stain-Resistant

stainproof
3.6
stainable
  • Specialized
6.2

Surface Forms

stainproof positive

Morphology

stainproof = stain + proof (transparent) = stain + proof

The meaning is directly derived from 'stain' and 'proof', indicating resistance to stains.

Etymology

Stainproof is made from stain and proof, just like waterproof or bulletproof, where proof means 'resistant to'. So stainproof means 'resistant to stains'.