Scrubbable: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrubbable

 

[ หˆskrสŒbษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cleaning surface

Scrubbable refers to a surface or material that can withstand scrubbing without damage or loss of quality. This term is often used in the context of paints, coatings, or finishes that are designed to be cleaned through scrubbing without the risk of peeling, fading, or scratching. It implies durability and ease of maintenance, making it a desirable characteristic for household items like walls, floors, and furniture. In many applications, scrubbable surfaces are preferred for their longevity and ability to maintain aesthetic appeal despite frequent cleaning.

Synonyms

cleanable, durable, resilient, washable

Examples of usage

  • This paint is completely scrubbable.
  • We need scrubbable materials for our kitchen.
  • The new flooring is designed to be scrubbable.
  • Choose scrubbable finishes for high-traffic areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrubbable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lavรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เคจเฅ‡ เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abwaschbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dapat dicuci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moลผna szorowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒ–ๅฏ่ƒฝใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lavable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lavable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ovalanabilir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฆ์„ ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ ู„ู„ูุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omyvatelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umรฝvateฤพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆ“ฆๆด—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pralni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvottanlegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒซแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuyula bilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lavable

Word origin

The word 'scrubbable' derives from the verb 'scrub', which has its roots in Middle Dutch 'scrubben', meaning 'to rub', and has been used in English since the 16th century. The addition of the suffix '-able' indicates capability, thereby transforming 'scrub' into a descriptor of a surface or material that can be scrubbed without causing damage. This term has gained popularity in recent years, especially with the emphasis on cleanliness and maintenance in home dรฉcor and renovation. As consumers increasingly seek easy-to-clean options, the term has become a significant selling point in marketing for various products, especially in the paint and flooring industries.