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waterproofing

waterproofing

1 4.4
To make something keep water out by adding a special material
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔːtərˌpruːfɪŋ/
translation icon : impermeabilización
  • Starting in his parents' waterproofing business, the young man rushed to volunteer when the First World War started picking up steam.
  • reliable waterproofing
  • excellent waterproofing
  • superior waterproofing

You don't have to worry about multiple layers of masonry and concrete and screens and and waterproofing and sealing.

Examples

  • Try hiking boots with Gore-Tex lining and Vibram outsole for waterproofing and durability.

    Blog text (33)

  • And I think waterproofing technologies are gonna be super hot this year.

  • Agency should put some resources into waterproofing.

    The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002)

  • However, those who stay in the wet areas should keep waterproofing and conditioning the jacket.

    Blog text (14)

  • Primary applications include waterproofing and protecting linings for ponds, lagoons, water reservoirs, and potable water tanks.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The waterproofing of the tent ensured that no rainwater seeped in during the storm.

  • He applied a waterproofing treatment to his shoes before hiking in the rainy mountains.

  • The painter explained that waterproofing is essential for protecting the foundation of the building from moisture.

Synonyms

coating
vswaterproofing
35 3.4

A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it

aims specifically to prevent water penetration rather than general surface protection
sealant
vswaterproofing
  • Specialized
11 4.2

A material used on joints and cracks to stop water getting through

is the overall process of creating water imperviousness using such substances
sealing
vswaterproofing
9 3.2

Putting a material on something to keep water out

focuses on making items fully impervious to water by treatment or material
covering
vswaterproofing
8 1.5

Placing something over another thing to protect or hide it

uses specific treatments to make surfaces impermeable to water rather than simple protection
weatherproofing
vswaterproofing
1 3.5

Material that protects a building from rain, wind, and sun

targets resisting water entry specifically rather than all types of weather damage
weatherization
vswaterproofing
  • Specialized
6.1

Protecting vehicles and equipment from damage by rain, wind, or cold

is concentrated on stopping water from entering rather than broader weather protection

Antonyms

vulnerability
156 5.1

A state of being easily harmed physically or emotionally

exposure
38 4.6

Being without protection from cold, wind, or rain

How Protected

weatherization
  • Specialized
6.1
waterproofing
1 4.4
coating
35 3.4
exposure
38 4.6

Surface Forms

waterproofing singular
waterproofings plural

Morphology

waterproofing = waterproof (transparent) = water + proof + ing

Formed by the clear adjective 'waterproof' plus the productive nominal/gerund suffix '-ing', so the process meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Waterproofing is made from water + proof + -ing, where proof means 'resistant to', as in bulletproof or soundproof. So waterproofing is the act of making something 'resistant to water'.