"siftproof" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more siftproof [comparative], most siftproof [superlative]
Etymology: sift + -proof Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sift|proof}} sift + -proof Head templates: {{en-adj}} siftproof (comparative more siftproof, superlative most siftproof)
  1. (of a container) Designed so that loose powder etc. cannot sift out during transit.
    Sense id: en-siftproof-en-adj-LKpo7UVG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof

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