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dustproof

American  
[duhst-proof] / ˈdʌstˌpruf /

adjective

  1. impervious to or free of dust.


Etymology

Origin of dustproof

First recorded in 1865–70; dust + -proof


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It’s waterproof, dustproof and perfect for long trips into the wilderness — as long as it’s sunny, of course — especially if you’ll need to keep your phone or satellite communicators charged.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023

And it’s waterproof, dustproof and available in a range of fun colors.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2021

Government recommendations on fighting indoor biological pollution suggest more familiar tactics, like using dustproof mattress covers and washing bedding weekly in very hot water.

From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2016

But the J Butterfly has a few tweaks that bring it in line with local expectations — it’s waterproof and dustproof, with features like a TV tuner, mobile wallet support, and infrared connectivity.

From The Verge ● Aug. 19, 2014

The writer was impressed with the fact that such conditions could easily be avoided by the very simple expedient of using properly manufactured wall paints, which are so easily made dustproof and waterproof.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Henry A. Gardner

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