Stay-dry
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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