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wa·ter·proof

(wô′tər-pro͞of′, wŏt′ər-)

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.

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.

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waterproofed

(ˈwɔːtəˌpruːft)

adj

(Textiles) textiles treated so as to be waterproof

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Adj.

waterproofed - not permitting the passage of water

rainproof, waterproof

tight - of such close construction as to be impermeable; "a tight roof"; "warm in our tight little house"

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impermeabilizzato

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