dust-proof

This dust-proof cover protects the camera from sand and dirt.

Definition

Adjective: Designed or constructed to prevent dust from entering or settling.

Usage Examples

• (The casing prevents dust from getting inside.)
• (The camera resists dust penetration.)
• (Seals that block dust from entering.)

Advanced Usage

• "Dust-proof design": An engineering approach that incorporates barriers, filters, or coatings to exclude dust.
  • The new smartphone has a dust-proof design, meeting IP6X standards. (The phone is fully sealed against dust ingress.)
• "Dust-proof packaging": Containers or wrappers that protect contents from dust during storage or transport.
  • Sensitive medical devices are shipped in dust-proof packaging. (Packaging that prevents dust contamination.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dust-tight (adj): A synonym meaning completely impervious to dust.
  • The electrical box is dust-tight to ensure safety. (No dust can enter at all.)
• Dustproofness (n): The quality or state of being dust-proof.
  • The manufacturer guarantees the dustproofness of the product. (The product's ability to resist dust.)

Synonyms

• Dust-resistant: Capable of resisting dust to some degree, but not necessarily completely.
• Dust-sealed: Sealed against dust entry, often using gaskets or barriers.

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