dripless

[ drip-lis ]

adjective

1. designed so that the substance, item, or its contents will not drip:

   a dripless candle; a dripless pitcher.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dripless¹

1885–90; drip (v.) + -less

Example Sentences

According to one news source, the chain was bragging in 1986 about its “dripless maple syrup-like” sauce, a description that must strike the ear of the average Vermonter like an ax handle.

From Washington Post

The most impressive invention I have seen in a while is the dripless, waxless candle from Lucid .

From Washington Post

The dripless system is even designed to emit a small waft of coffee odor when the straw is inserted into the pouch containing the brew.

From New York Times

It took him three years and 100 prototypes to come up with a final design for his dispenser, which combined a gracefully curving form with an innovative, dripless spout.

From New York Times