rubber-base paint
- noun
- /ˈrʌbər beɪs peɪnt/
- Specialized
:
pintura a base de goma
- The painter recommended rubber-base paint for the bathroom to prevent mold and mildew.
Examples
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We decided to use rubber-base paint for the kitchen walls because it dries quickly and is easy to clean.
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The contractor recommended rubber-base paints for outdoor surfaces.
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Most modern houses are painted with rubber-base paint due to its resistance to moisture.
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I prefer using rubber-base paint for my art projects.
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Most modern houses are painted with rubber-base paint due to its resistance to moisture.
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The painter recommended rubber-base paint for the bathroom to prevent mold and mildew.
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We decided to use rubber-base paint for the kitchen walls because it dries quickly and is easy to clean.
Synonyms
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3.7
A water-based paint used for walls and ceilings
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3.2
A water-based paint that uses latex to make color stay on walls and furniture
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A type of paint that uses water instead of oil
How Flexible
- Specialized
- Specialized
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3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
rubber-base + paint
The phrase is compositional: a B1 learner who knows 'rubber', 'base', and 'paint' can infer it refers to paint whose base or binder is rubber (i.e. a rubber-based or latex-containing paint). This kind of modifier + noun compound follows transparent formation patterns and is predictable from its parts, even if the specific term 'rubber-base' is technical.
Etymology
The compound noun rubber-base paint comes from the fact that the paint has a rubber-like base, a water-based material that makes the paint bend and not crack. So, the name helps you remember that this paint is 'flexible' and 'water-resistant' and is often used in bathrooms and kitchens.