strippable

Able to remove

Strippable describes something that can be removed or peeled away, typically in layers or sections.

The term applies most often to coatings, finishes, or coverings designed for easy removal: strippable wallpaper, strippable paint.

In technical contexts, it may describe insulation or protective layers that can be pulled off wire or cable without specialized tools.

mechanical

detachable

Able to be unfastened

disengage · unclip · unsnap · unhook · unbolt · unscrew · release · quick-release · modular · interchangeable

adhesive

removable adhesive

Bonding agent that unsticks

lift-off · non-permanent · pressure-sensitive · contact paper · decal · masking · residue-free · reusable · self-adhesive · label

natural

skin

Body's outer layer

  • peelOuter fruit layer
  • rindTough outer covering
  • huskDry seed covering

bark · shell · membrane · sheath · casing · hull · pod · exoskeleton · molt · shed

coating

paint

Colored coating substance

primer · sealant · topcoat · protective film · wallpaper · laminate · veneer · plating · anodizing · powder coat

Opposites
removability

strippablepermanent

Fixed without end

irremovable · fixed · bonded · fused · stuck

permanence of attachment

strippablepermanent

Fixed without end

indelible · lasting · durable · immovable · persistent

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG