scratchproof
scratchproof — adjective
1. made or designed so that its surface does not get marks or lines when sharp or h
made or designed so that its surface does not get marks or lines when sharp or hard objects rub against it
The new smartphone has a scratchproof screen that survived Ishaan's drop test.
attributive use: scratchproof + noun
Hui chose a scratchproof watch because her old one had marks all over the glass.
causal clause showing motivation for purchase
These scratchproof lenses for glasses cost a bit more but stay clear for years.
The car's scratchproof paint kept it looking new after branches brushed against the door.
Customers often ask whether the tablet's back cover is truly scratchproof.
- scratch-resistant
more common in everyday use; less absolute in tone than scratchproof
- hardened
different mechanism — refers to a treatment that makes the material harder, which also resists scratches
- durable
broader meaning; covers resistance to many kinds of wear, not just scratches
- scratch-prone
direct opposite — easily scratched
- delicate
broader — easily damaged, not only by scratching
文法句型
scratchproof + noun
be + scratchproof
用法筆記
Common in product descriptions and marketing for electronic devices, watches, eyewear, and automotive paint. The compound form can appear both before a noun (a scratchproof screen) and after a linking verb (the glass is scratchproof).