Definitions

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  • adjective Resistant to oil.

Etymologies

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oil +‎ -proof

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Examples

  • A special steel wall lined with an oilproof and waterproof membrane was built around the barge to make sure no pollution leaked.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • Bagasse is oilproof (neither butter nor olive oil nor down-home pork drippings will make to soggy) and microwavable.

    NashvilleScene.com 2010

  • Bagasse is oilproof (neither butter nor olive oil nor down-home pork drippings will make to soggy) and microwavable.

    NashvilleScene.com 2010

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