antiredeposition
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/ˌæntiˌriːdɪpəˈzɪʃən/
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/ˌæntiˌriːdɪpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
preventing redeposition
Etymology
'antiredeposition' originates from modern English, specifically formed by combining the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against'), the prefix 're-' (from Latin 're' meaning 'again'), and 'deposition' (from Latin 'depositio' meaning 'a laying down').
'deposition' comes from Latin 'depositio' (from 'deponere', 'de-' + 'ponere' meaning 'to place down'), passed into Old French and Middle English as 'deposition'; the compound sense with 're-' ('re-deposition' = 'laying down again') existed in technical usage, and 'antiredeposition' is a modern English formation adding 'anti-' to express opposition to that action.
Initially, elements like 're-deposition' referred to the act of being laid down again; in modern technical usage the combined form 'antiredeposition' has come to mean 'the prevention of that laying-down (especially of soil onto fabrics)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the property, effect, or agent that prevents redeposition of dirt or soil onto fabrics (especially during washing); an anti-redeposition agent or action.
The detergent provides antiredeposition to keep fabrics from picking up soil again during the rinse cycle.
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Adjective 1
describing a product, ingredient, or property that prevents redeposition of soils (e.g., antiredeposition agent, antiredeposition properties).
The laundry additive has antiredeposition properties that help keep whites bright.
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Last updated: 2025/09/08 21:02