Anticlogging

/ænˈtɪˌklɑɡɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Designed to prevent or reduce blockages or buildup of material in pipes, filters, or other passages.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + clogging (from clog, possibly from Dutch or Scandinavian sources, meaning to block up). This modern technical term emerged with industrial and consumer product development.

Kelly Says

Those tiny ball bearings in showerheads that make water spray in patterns aren't decorative—they're anticlogging technology that literally changed water delivery forever by preventing mineral buildup.

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