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airproofs

|air-proofs|

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/ˈɛrˌpruːfs/

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/ˈeəˌpruːfs/

(airproof)

impervious to air

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

'airproof' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'proof,' where 'proof' meant 'impervious to.'

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a state or condition of being impervious to air.

The airproofs of the packaging ensured freshness.

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Verb 1

to make something impervious to air.

The container was airproofed to preserve the contents.

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Last updated: 2025/06/08 18:36