waterproofing
noun
wa·ter·proof·ing
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌprü-fiŋ 
ˈwä-
1
a
: the act or process of making something waterproof
b
: the condition of being made waterproof
2
: something (such as a coating) capable of imparting waterproofness
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Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats.
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Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The team pickaxed a trench around the structure, excavated around the foundation and applied waterproofing on the brick.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The men’s and women’s Caribou snow boot is upgraded with Gore-tex waterproofing; the synthetic Sherpa lining is replaced with genuine shearling; and the suede body is exchanged for full-grain leather.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Expect to spend up to $200 on high-end lanterns with long-lasting batteries, waterproofing and shock-proofing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The team pickaxed a trench around the structure, excavated around the foundation and applied waterproofing on the brick.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The men’s and women’s Caribou snow boot is upgraded with Gore-tex waterproofing; the synthetic Sherpa lining is replaced with genuine shearling; and the suede body is exchanged for full-grain leather.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Expect to spend up to $200 on high-end lanterns with long-lasting batteries, waterproofing and shock-proofing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Waterproofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterproofing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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