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airproofed

|air-proofed|

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🇺🇸

/ˈɛrˌpruːft/

🇬🇧

/ˈeəˌpruːft/

(airproof)

impervious to air

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleVerb
airproofairproofsairproofingairproofsairproofedairproofedairproofingairproofs
Etymology
Etymology Information

'airproof' originates from English, combining 'air' and 'proof', where 'proof' meant 'resistant to'.

Historical Evolution

'airproof' was formed in modern English by combining 'air' and 'proof'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'resistant to air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'airproof'.

The container was airproofed to ensure no air could enter.

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Last updated: 2025/06/08 18:06