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waterproofing

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wa·ter·proof  (wôtr-prf, wtr-)
adj.
1. Impervious to or unaffected by water.
2. Made of or coated or treated with rubber, plastic, or a sealing agent to prevent penetration by water.
n.
1. A material or fabric that is impervious to water.
2. Chiefly British A raincoat or other such outer garment.
tr.v. wa·ter·proofed, wa·ter·proof·ing, wa·ter·proofs
To make impervious to water.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.waterproofing - the act of treating something to make it repel waterwaterproofing - the act of treating something to make it repel water
sealing
protection - the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"
2.waterproofing - a coating capable of making a surface waterproofwaterproofing - a coating capable of making a surface waterproof
coating, coat - a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
Translations
waterproofing [ˈwɔːtəˈpruːfɪŋ] N (= process) → impermeabilización f; (= material) → impermeabilizante m
waterproofing [ˈwɔːtəˌpruːfɪŋ] n → impermeabilizzazione f
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