self-ˈcleaning, ppl. a. (vbl. n.)
[self- 1 b, f, 4.]
Designed to keep itself clean automatically. Also as vbl. n., the action or capability of doing this.
| 1898 L. S. Robertson tr. Bertin's Marine Boilers iv. 91 Self-cleaning grates with movable bars have been used in America. 1930 Daily Express 6 Oct. 7/5 (Advt.), The Ewbank Success sweeper is fitted with ball bearings, a self-cleaning brush and rubber protectors. 1960 Farmer & Stockbreeder 15 Mar. 119/2 The self-cleaning action of the slats has not been particularly evident. 1971 Engineering Apr. 31/1 So far, cost and complexity have ruled out self-cleaning [for vending machines]. 1979 Arizona Daily Star 5 Aug. (Advt. Section) 17/7 Self-cleaning patio pool, landscaped, block wall. |