Synonyms

waterproofing

[waw-ter-proo-fing, wot-er-]

wa·ter·proof·ing

[waw-ter-proo-fing, wot-er-]
noun
1.
a substance by which something is made waterproof.
2.
the act or process of making something waterproof.

Origin:
1835–45; waterproof + -ing1

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wa·ter·proof

[waw-ter-proof, wot-er-]
adjective
1.
impervious to water.
2.
rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber: a waterproof hat.
noun
3.
Chiefly British. a raincoat or other outer coat impervious to water.
4.
any of several coated or rubberized fabrics that are impervious to water.
verb (used with object)
5.
to make waterproof.

Origin:
1730–40; water + -proof

wa·ter·proof·er, noun
wa·ter·proof·ness, noun
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waterproofing

noun
1. the act of treating something to make it repel water 
2. a coating capable of making a surface waterproof 
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