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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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waterproofing

(ˈwɔːtəpruːfɪŋ)

1. the quality of being waterproof

2. (Textiles) the quality of being waterproof

3. the process of making something waterproof

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wa•ter•proof•ing

(ˈwɔ tərˌpru fɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər-)

n.

1. a substance used to make something waterproof.

2. the act or process of making something waterproof.

[1835–45]

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Noun	1.	waterproofing - 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 waterproof coating, coat - a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"

Translations

waterproofing

[ˈwɔːtəˈpruːfɪŋ] N (= process) → impermeabilización f; (= material) → impermeabilizante m

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waterproofing

[ˈwɔːtəˌpruːfɪŋ] n → impermeabilizzazione f

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