antifouling; stain resistance; anti-soiling
Technical term used in materials science, coatings, and marine engineering to describe surfaces or treatments that resist dirt, stains, or biological fouling.
This paint has an antifouling effect.
Carpets treated with stain-proofing are easy to clean.
antifoulant; antifouling agent
antifouling paint
Compound of 防 (ぼう, 'prevent') and 汚 (お, 'dirt, stain'). A straightforward Sino-Japanese technical coinage.