waterproofness
- noun
- /ˈwɔːtərˌpruːf.nəs/
:
impermeabilidad
- Many outdoor gear manufacturers focus on waterproofness to protect equipment from wet conditions.
Examples
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The waterproofness of the new smartphone means it can survive accidental spills.
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Also, the way that he's achieved his waterproofness is by adding there we go, a silicone looks like sleeve over top.
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Now I forgo the underwater stuff, even the waterproofness, and just bought a little Canon ELPH 300.
Blog text (8) -
Well, I guess eight out of twelve isn't bad, although I tell you, I'm gonna have some nasty things to say to the folks at Motorola when I get back to the States about the alleged waterproofness of their products.
Fiction book (2001) -
This jacket's waterproofness allows you to stay dry even in heavy rain.
Synonyms
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8.7
A state of not allowing water, light, or ideas to pass through
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8.6
A tendency to push water away rather than soak it in
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3.5
Material that protects a building from rain, wind, and sun
How well something stops water from getting in or out
The quality of not letting water or air pass through
The quality of not letting water pass through something
The ability to keep rain, wind, or snow from entering and damaging something
Antonyms
How Waterproof
Surface Forms
Morphology
waterproofness = waterproof (transparent) = water + proof + ness
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the clearly interpretable adjective 'waterproof' (water + proof), yielding 'the state/quality of being waterproof'.
Etymology
Waterproofness comes from the parts water, proof, and -ness; proof here means 'tested against', like in bulletproof or fireproof, so waterproof is something that 'keeps water out'. That's why waterproofness is the 'quality' of not letting water through.