self-cleaning
adjective
self-clean·ing
ˌself-ˈklē-niŋ 
: capable of cleaning itself
a self-cleaning oven
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The micro- and nanoscale textures of shark skin and cicada wings have previously driven technological advancements due to their superhydrophobic, self-cleaning, antifogging, and antimicrobial properties.
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
All of this is paired with a self-cleaning, self-emptying, self-drying docking station.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
So Ripa is thrilled to see the slightest positive change in her dog's behavior, such as Chewie's self-cleaning and the dog's energy returning.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
So, perhaps of more interest to the humans in the house, the system has a self-cleaning and UV light sanitizer, as well as smart water and feed dispensers.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
There are no bristles on the brush, which is also self-cleaning, and helps prevent hair from getting tangled up inside.
—Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
The Professional Series 750 does include a few basic presets for things like hot soups, smoothies, frozen desserts, and self-cleaning—still tame compared to the Ascent Series.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Special Feature Toilet Trend The Houzz survey says that more than 40% of homeowners are including toilets with special features, including bidet functionality, air dryers, heated seats and self-cleaning, the survey reported.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Best of all, the plant is self-cleaning so there is no need to deadhead spent flowers to keep those blooms coming.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
All of this is paired with a self-cleaning, self-emptying, self-drying docking station.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
So Ripa is thrilled to see the slightest positive change in her dog's behavior, such as Chewie's self-cleaning and the dog's energy returning.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
So, perhaps of more interest to the humans in the house, the system has a self-cleaning and UV light sanitizer, as well as smart water and feed dispensers.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
There are no bristles on the brush, which is also self-cleaning, and helps prevent hair from getting tangled up inside.
—Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
The Professional Series 750 does include a few basic presets for things like hot soups, smoothies, frozen desserts, and self-cleaning—still tame compared to the Ascent Series.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Special Feature Toilet Trend The Houzz survey says that more than 40% of homeowners are including toilets with special features, including bidet functionality, air dryers, heated seats and self-cleaning, the survey reported.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Best of all, the plant is self-cleaning so there is no need to deadhead spent flowers to keep those blooms coming.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
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“Self-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-cleaning. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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