Definitions

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  • adjective Designed to prevent pilfering (thieving), especially of a container.

Etymologies

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pilfer +‎ -proof

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Examples

  • These include plastic screw-on caps that may if desired be pilferproof (ROPP) and hinge up/snap down plastic caps that are increasingly being used for products, such as oils, that are frequently opened and closed.

    3 Packaging materials 1982

  • Plastic shrink sleeves and aluminium foil capsules can be slipped over the cap to make it pilferproof and more attractive.

    3 Packaging materials 1982

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