strippable

[ strip-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. Mining. of or relating to ore or coal that can be produced by strip mining.
2. capable of being stripped stripped strip off:

   strippable wallpaper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of strippable¹

First recorded in 1970–75; strip ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

“Whatever your strippable is, that has to travel with you,” she told a group, meaning they needed to cart away their discarded layers.

From New York Times

Both are durable, strippable and generally grease-resistant, which makes them smart choices for those with children or pets.

From Washington Post

This was a moment to sum up the need for football lovers to resist clubs being bought and sold by investors who saw them as concrete, iron and conveniently strippable assets.

From The Guardian

When they do, Western strip-mine owners fear, up to 80% of the region's strippable tonnage will be ruled off limits.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the long run, however, only 5% of the U.S.'s immense reserves are strippable.

From Time Magazine Archive