dust-attracting
|dust-at-tract-ing|
B2
/dʌst əˈtræktɪŋ/
tendency to gather dust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dust-attracting' originates from the combination of 'dust' and 'attracting', where 'dust' refers to fine particles and 'attracting' means drawing towards.
Historical Evolution
The term 'dust-attracting' evolved from the need to describe surfaces or materials that tend to gather dust.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drawing dust towards', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a tendency to attract dust particles.
The television screen is dust-attracting, requiring frequent cleaning.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 22:06