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Quarpel
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English
Etymology
en quartermaster repellent. Developed in the 1960s at the United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center.
Pronunciation
en /ˈkwɔɹpəl/
Proper noun
A durable water-repellent and oil-resistant treatment for textiles.
See also
DWR