Acidproof

/ˈæsɪdpruːf/ adjective

Definition

Resistant to or not damaged by exposure to acids; capable of withstanding acidic conditions.

Etymology

From acid + proof (Middle English prouven, to test or make resistant). Compound adjective indicating imperviousness to acidic damage.

Kelly Says

Acidproof materials are what chemical labs are built from—rubber, glass, and special coatings that refuse to dissolve when acid splashes everywhere.

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