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weatherization

6.1

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

noun
/ˌwɛðərɪˈzeɪʃən/

Specialized

: protección climática

The weatherization of the old barn helped preserve its structure.

Examples

Before hurricane season, the team completed the weatherization of all critical communication equipment.
Proper weatherization of outdoor machinery can extend its lifespan and reduce maintenance costs.
The city offered free weatherization services to help protect public buses from harsh winter conditions.
Many homes benefit from weatherization techniques.
The weatherization of the old barn helped prevent water damage during the heavy storms last winter.
To extend the lifespan of the equipment, the weatherization process is essential in protecting it from harsh environmental conditions.
After the weatherization treatment, the vehicle's exterior was less susceptible to rust and fading from sun exposure.

Synonyms

weatherproofing

vsweatherization

1 3.5

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

focuses on protecting vehicles and equipment specifically from weather and water

Antonyms

vulnerability

156 5.1

A state of being easily harmed physically or emotionally

How Protected

weatherization

Specialized

6.1

waterproofing

1 4.4

encapsulation

1 6.8

coating

35 3.4

exposure

38 4.6

Surface Forms

weatherization singular

weatherizations plural

Morphology

weatherization = weatherize (transparent) = weather + ize + ation

The noun is a straightforward nominalization of the verb 'weatherize' indicating the act or process of protecting from weather.

Etymology

Weatherization comes from weather, 'the condition of the air' such as 'rain' or 'storm', with -ize ('to make') and -ation ('a process') added. So weatherization means the process of 'making' vehicles or equipment safe from the weather, helping them last longer and avoid damage.