Quarpel

English

Etymology

Blend of quartermaster +‎ repellent. Developed in the 1960s at the United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkwɔɹpəl/

Proper noun

Quarpel

  1. A durable water-repellent and oil-resistant treatment for textiles.

See also

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