Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Made or designed to clean itself, often automatically.
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- adjective Describing something, such as an oven, that
cleans itself or requiresminimal cleaning effort.
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Examples
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Among hoped-for advancements, Ms. Henry cites self-cleaning uniform fabric made of tiny nanofilaments so small that liquids bead and roll off like marbles, preventing the cloth from ever getting stained or wet.
Work Wear Hits Pay Dirt Sue Shellenbarger 2011
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In 2002, one company was manufacturing self-cleaning window glass; another made a nanocrystal wound dressing with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
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The self-cleaning, stepped shoulder blocks provide enhanced traction in deep mud and snow while the high-angled center tread blocks and zig-zag microgrooves deliver improved lateral stability and traction in rain and snow -- all while reducing road noise.
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In our opinion, it is the best self-cleaning cat litter box available.
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In fact, a few years back we even detailed how to set up a self-cleaning Mac with Hazel, so you can also jump over there for some ideas.
How To Automatically Clean And Organise Your Desktop, Downloads | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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The very large opening between the lugs helps make the tire self-cleaning: the mud is compressed as the tire gets a grip and then expelled as the tire rolls on.
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Photos Emily Veach/The Wall Street Journal One of the tests involves romping around in a pit of mud before climbing one of the many surfaces on ramps and hydraulic lifts, in order to determine a sole's self-cleaning properties.
Vibram Gains Foothold in China Emily Veach 2011
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Along the way was a self-cleaning public washroom on the sidewalk.
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Emily Veach/The Wall Street Journal A team of workers tests soles' traction, self-cleaning properties and durability using the multiple surfaces inside the Vibram Technological Center.
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Over time, my iPhone becomes self-cleaning, only containing music that I like best.
From The Tips Box: Context Menus, iPod Ratings, Bleach Alternatives | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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