unshrinkableadj.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈʃrɪŋkəbl/, U.S. /ˌənˈʃrɪŋkəb(ə)l/ (un- prefix1 1b.)
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > extension in space > reduction in size or extent > [adjective] > relating to contraction > liable to shrink > not
unshrinkable1885
1885 Army & Navy Co-op. Soc. Price List July 1300 Flannels..Unshrinkable so-called.
1897 Voice (N.Y.) 1 Apr. 3/4 The Methodist vote is one of the unshrinkable assets of that party.
Derivatives
ˌunshrinkaˈbility n.
ΘΚΠ
the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric with specific qualities > [noun] > qualities of
wearing1549
unshrinkability1934
crease-resistance1935
stain-resistance1959
sewability1960
1934 in Webster's New Internat. Dict. Eng. Lang.
1946 Nature 5 Oct. 476/2 A high degree of unshrinkability is obtained with 10 per cent of polymer within the fibres.
1963 A. J. Hall Student's Handbk. Textile Sci. v. 249 This treatment is continued until almost complete unshrinkability is obtained.
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adj.1885