washable
adjective
capable of being washed without shrinking, fading, or the like.
unwashable
-
a word derived from
washable.
Example Sentences
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In her uncle Jieu Jieu, the wise peasant who boasts an "unwashable brain," Lord sees the best aspects of the masses in whose name the Chinese revolution was waged.
From Time Magazine Archive
No heavy unwashable curtains or hangings should be allowed, but simple washable curtains and clean white covers for the tables and dresser are desirable.
From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by American Red Cross
Mattress, rugs, and unwashable hangings should be removed to some place in outdoor air and sunshine, beaten and dusted. b.
From How Girls Can Help Their Country by Juliette Gordon Low
