dust-repellent
|dust-re-pel-lent|
B2
/dʌst rɪˈpɛlənt/
resistant to dust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dust-repellent' originates from the combination of 'dust' and 'repellent', where 'dust' refers to fine particles and 'repellent' means 'able to repel'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'repellent' comes from the Latin word 'repellere', meaning 'to drive back'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'repellent' meant 'to drive back', and over time it evolved to mean 'resistant to'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to resist or repel dust.
The new furniture is made with a dust-repellent fabric.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 02:04