self-cleaning
adjective
self-clean·ing
ˌself-ˈklē-niŋ 
: capable of cleaning itself
a self-cleaning oven
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The bridge also has a self-cleaning mechanism, where debris naturally rolls toward collection traps during tilting.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
There is a self-cleaning system, and the electronic drying function prevents water from pooling on your countertops.
—Nora Colomer
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The self-cleaning cat litter box has a safety sensor, removable and washable liner, and a cozy interior for your feline or felines, to do their business.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
The self-cleaning hose does the heavy lifting of maintaining the head attachment.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The wet-dry vacuum also has a self-cleaning system that saves even more time.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Use your self-cleaning setting regularly to prevent messes from stacking up and getting out of control.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The wet and dry cleaner has a self-cleaning roller mop with a 12-point hydration system.
—PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
Its self-cleaning cycle flushes the dirty water tank and removes debris from the vacuum brush.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
There is a self-cleaning system, and the electronic drying function prevents water from pooling on your countertops.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The self-cleaning cat litter box has a safety sensor, removable and washable liner, and a cozy interior for your feline or felines, to do their business.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
The self-cleaning hose does the heavy lifting of maintaining the head attachment.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The wet-dry vacuum also has a self-cleaning system that saves even more time.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Use your self-cleaning setting regularly to prevent messes from stacking up and getting out of control.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The wet and dry cleaner has a self-cleaning roller mop with a 12-point hydration system.
—PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
Its self-cleaning cycle flushes the dirty water tank and removes debris from the vacuum brush.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Self-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-cleaning. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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