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mildewproof

American

[mil-doo-proof, -dyoo-] / ˈmɪl duˌpruf, -dyu- /

adjective

able to withstand or repel the effect of mildew.

verb (used with object)

to enable (fabric, paper, etc.) to withstand or repel the effect of mildew.

Etymology

Origin of mildewproof

mildew + -proof

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