"wasteproof" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From waste + -proof. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|waste|proof}} waste + -proof Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} wasteproof (not comparable)
  1. Designed to prevent wastage. Tags: not-comparable
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