Stay-dry

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a fabric, permeable (referring to a material that allows liquid to wick through). not-comparable

    "Pampers keep baby bottoms drier because they have a special stay-dry lining next to baby's skin. Moisture goes through it and is trapped in the absorbent layers below."

Example

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"Pampers keep baby bottoms drier because they have a special stay-dry lining next to baby's skin. Moisture goes through it and is trapped in the absorbent layers below."

Etymology

Contraction of stay + dry, because the material does not absorb any liquid.

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