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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslavable
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lavable
"Cette table a une surface lavable."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Capable of being easily wiped clean, especially a surface treated to resist moisture, stains, or absorption.
"The restaurant installed wipeable menus to ensure better hygiene between customers." - 2
Designed with a smooth or laminated outer layer that allows liquid and dirt to be removed without damaging the material.
"We bought a wipeable tablecloth for the kids' arts and crafts table."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English verb 'wīpian' meaning to wipe or cleanse, combined with the suffix '-able' of Latin origin via Old French, denoting capability or suitability. The compound emerged in modern manufacturing and household contexts to describe smooth surfaces that can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wipeable" is said worldwide
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lavable
Transliteration: lavable
"Cette table a une surface lavable."
abwischbar
Transliteration: abwischbar
"Die Küchenmöbel haben eine abwischbare Oberfläche."
lavabile
Transliteration: lavabile
"Il rivestimento del divano è facilmente lavabile."
limpiable
Transliteration: limpiable
"El mantel de plástico es completamente limpiable."
limpável
Transliteration: limpavel
"O painel da parede é feito de material limpável."
पोंछने-योग्य
Transliteration: ponchhne-yogya
Script: पोंछने योग्य
"इस मेज की सतह पोंछने-योग्य है।"
可擦拭的
Transliteration: kě cāshì de
"这种壁纸是可擦拭的，非常容易打理。"
닦아낼 수 있는
Transliteration: dak-a-nael su inneun
"이 매트는 표면이 닦아내기 쉽게 되어 있습니다."
拭き取り可能な
Transliteration: fukitori kanou na
"このテーブルクロスは拭き取り可能な素材でできています。"
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