non-fouling

non--foul·ing

N n

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te fou-ling]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈfaʊ lɪŋ/
- /nɒn faʊl/

Definition of non-fouling word

noun non-fouling an encrusted deposit, especially on a submerged object, as the hull of a ship. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English foulinge; see foul, -ing1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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