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dripless

American

[drip-lis] / ˈdrɪp lɪs /

adjective

designed so that the substance, item, or its contents will not drip.

a dripless candle; a dripless pitcher.

Etymology

Origin of dripless

1885–90; drip (v.) + -less

Example Sentences

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Just recall those words from 1986: dripless maple-syrup-like sauce.

From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2022

Aim: 4 The flexible tube was handy, but ultimately it wasn’t long enough, flexible enough, or dripless enough to give the Shewee Extreme an edge over the one-piece plastic products.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2020

This oil dispenser is the only truly dripless one I’ve ever tried, and it looks beautiful on a tabletop or counter.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2019

The drive train features PSS dripless shaft seals by PYI and three-inch-diameter stainless steel shafts spinning on rubber bearings in bronze struts.

From Time Magazine Archive

Albemarle uses many quality mechanical components, including stainless steel rudders and shafts, dripless shaft seals, bronze seacocks on all through-hulls below the waterline and Glendinning engine synchronizers.

From Time Magazine Archive

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