fouling-prone
|foul-ing-prone|
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/ˈfaʊlɪŋ proʊn/
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/ˈfaʊlɪŋ prəʊn/
likely to get dirty or have deposits attach
Etymology
'fouling-prone' originates from English, specifically the words 'fouling' (the present participle/gerund of 'foul') and 'prone' (meaning 'inclined').
'fouling-prone' is a modern compound adjective formed by combining 'fouling' (from the verb 'foul') with 'prone'; such technical compound adjectives became common in engineering and maritime usage in the 19th–20th centuries.
Initially a literal combination meaning 'inclined to foul' (i.e., to become dirty or clogged); it has remained close to that original combined meaning but has been specialized in contexts like marine biofouling and piping systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
likely to become fouled; liable to accumulate dirt, deposits, or biological growth (such as marine organisms) that impair performance or require cleaning.
The ship's hull is fouling-prone in warm coastal waters, increasing fuel consumption.
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Last updated: 2025/10/29 12:23