Armorproof

/ˈɑrmərpruːf/ adjective

Definition

Able to withstand or resist armor-piercing weapons; impenetrable or impossible to damage with conventional weapons.

Etymology

Compound from armor and proof (meaning resistant to). This term evolved alongside military technology as stronger materials were developed that could resist known weapons.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'armorproof' is almost a joke in military engineering because once someone invents something 'armorproof,' someone else invents armor-piercing ammunition—it's an endless arms race.

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