unsprayable

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Unsprayable describes something that cannot be sprayed effectively—either because the substance is too thick, the surface won't accept spray, or conditions prevent it: The paint was too viscous and unsprayable, unsprayable terrain for crop dusters.

Often used in agricultural and coating contexts.

surface

repellent

Causes strong aversion

glossy · slick · smooth · nonabsorbent

coating

Teflon

Nonstick pan coating

self-cleaning · non-stick · silicone-based · lubricious · slick · wax-coated · glazed · sealed · lacquered · varnished

material

hydrophobic

Repels aqueous substances

neoprene · vinyl · rubber · nylon · polypropylene · polyester · acrylic · PVC · oilcloth · nonporous

Opposites
sprayability

unsprayablesprayable

Can

Family

spray, sprays, sprayed, spraying, sprayer, sprayers, sprayable, unsprayed, spraylike

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G