Launderable: meaning, definitions and examples

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launderable

 

[ ˈlɔːndərəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cleaning process

Launderable refers to items that can be washed, particularly textiles or garments, without damage. It indicates that the material can withstand normal washing procedures.

Synonyms

cleanable, maintainable, washable

Examples of usage

  • This fabric is launderable and can be machine washed.
  • Check the label to see if the garment is launderable.
  • Most cotton items are launderable and easy to maintain.

Translations

Translations of the word "launderable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lavável

🇮🇳 धोने योग्य

🇩🇪 waschbar

🇮🇩 dapat dicuci

🇺🇦 прання можливе

🇵🇱 można prać

🇯🇵 洗濯可能な

🇫🇷 lavable

🇪🇸 lavable

🇹🇷 yıkanabilir

🇰🇷 세탁 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل الغسل

🇨🇿 pratelný

🇸🇰 prateľný

🇨🇳 可洗的

🇸🇮 pralno

🇮🇸 þvottavert

🇰🇿 жууға болады

🇬🇪 სამრეცხაო

🇦🇿 yuyula bilən

🇲🇽 lavable

Word origin

The term 'launderable' is derived from the verb 'launder', which originates from the Middle English word 'launder', meaning to wash. The word 'launder' itself has roots in the Old French term 'lave', which comes from 'lavare' in Latin, meaning 'to wash'. As textiles and clothing became more prominent in households, the need for distinguishing items that could be safely washed emerged, leading to the adjective 'launderable'. Over time, with the advancement of laundry technologies and detergents, the definition has expanded to include various types of fabrics that can endure washing processes without deterioration.