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31Durable water repellent — Fluorine containing durable water repellent makes a fabric water resistant. DWR (durable water repellent) is a coating added to fabrics at the factory to make them water resistant (or hydrophobic). Most factory applied treatments are… …
32durable press — noun a fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape • Syn: ↑permanent press • Hypernyms: ↑fabric, ↑cloth, ↑material, ↑textile * * * noun : p …
33Durable Water Repellent — DWR (Durable Water Repellent) is a coating added to fabrics to make them water resistant. Durable water repellents are often used in conjunction with waterproof breathable fabrics such as Gore Tex to prevent the outer layer of a laminated… …
34Durable Goods Orders — An economic indicator released monthly by the Bureau of Census that reflects new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for delivery of factory hard goods (durable goods) in the near term or future. Durable goods orders come in two releases… …
35durable — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin durabilis, from durare to last more at during Date: 14th century able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration; also designed to be durable < durable goods >… …
36durable — dur|a|ble [ˈdjuərəbəl US ˈdur ] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin durare to continue in existence ] 1.) staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot = ↑hardwearing ▪ Wood is a durable material. 2.) continuing for… …
37durable — du|ra|ble [ durəbl ] adjective 1. ) able to stay in good condition for a long time and after being used a lot: durable high quality steel 2. ) continuing to exist or work for a long time, even if the situation changes: Finding a durable solution… …
38durable — [[t]djʊ͟ərəb(ə)l, AM d ʊr [/t]] ADJ GRADED Something that is durable is strong and lasts a long time without breaking or becoming weaker. Fine bone china is eminently practical, since it is strong and durable. Syn: hard wearing Derived words:… …
39durable — adjective 1 staying in good condition for a long time even if used a lot: Plastic window frames are more durable than wood. 2 continuing for a long time: a durable peace between France and Germany see also: consumer durables durably adverb… …
40durable — adjective 1) durable carpets Syn: hardwearing, long lasting, heavy duty, industrial strength, tough, resistant, imperishable, indestructible, strong, sturdy Ant: delicate 2) a durable peace …
