耐たい

prefix

-proof; -resistant

Productive prefix used in technical and everyday compounds to indicate resistance to something, such as water, fire, or chemicals.

See also: 耐アルカリ性

• この時計とけいは耐たい水すい性せいがあります。

  This watch is water-resistant.

• 耐たい熱ねつガラスは高こう温おんでも割われにくい。

  Heat-resistant glass is hard to break even at high temperatures.