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oilproof Meaning & Definition

What Does Oilproof Mean?

Oilproof is an adjective that means Resistant to oil. As a verb, it means To make resistant to oil.

Oilproof: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, verb
Comparative / superlativemore oilproof, most oilproof
Verb formsoilproofs, oilproofing, oilproofed

Oilproof Definition (Adjective)

  1. Resistant to oil.

Oilproof as a Verb

  1. To make resistant to oil.

Synonyms of Oilproof

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Word Forms & Grammar

oilproof (comparative more oilproof, superlative most oilproof)

oilproof (third-person singular simple present oilproofs, present participle oilproofing, simple past and past participle oilproofed)

Origin of Oilproof

From oil + -proof.

Questions People Ask About Oilproof

Is oilproof an adjective or a verb?

Oilproof is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the past tense of oilproof?

The past tense of oilproof is oilproofed. The present participle is oilproofing.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of oilproof?

The comparative form is more oilproof and the superlative form is most oilproof.

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