Definition of Scotchgard in English:
Scotchgard
noun ˈskɒtʃɡɑːdˈskäCHˌɡärd
mass nountrademark A preparation for giving a waterproof grease- and stain-resistant finish to textiles, leather, and other materials, based on organofluorine compounds.
Example sentencesExamples
- If your favorite hat isn't waterproof, spray the surface with a water-repellant fabric treatment such as Scotchgard.
- The surest way to keep your bag looking gorgeous is to have it treated with a stain resistant such as Scotchgard, either by yourself or by a dry cleaner.
- Spray the fabric with a protector such as Scotchgard before installing it on the headboard.
- Despite the 2000 withdrawal, Scotchgard is back on the market after reformulation to a more environmentally benign fluorine-based chemistry.
- These compounds show up in everything from rugs and furniture treated with Scotchguard to Teflon pans, Goretex camping gear and certain types of dental floss.
verb ˈskɒtʃɡɑːdˈskäCHˌɡärd
[with object]Treat with Scotchgard.
thank goodness she'd had the rug Scotchgarded
Example sentencesExamples
- Buy long johns, Scotchguard your jeans to waterproof them, visit a local resort, and sign up with an instructor.
- Aren't you glad you got that fabric Scotchgarded ™?