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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It's meant to work in temperatures ranging between -4 ° to 104 °F (-20 ° to 40 °C) and features up to IP67 waterproofing.
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New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
It's got transparency mode, IP54 waterproofing, and four mics with AI, too.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
Some brands provide waterproofing and breathability ratings.
—Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
On the functional front, a Vibram outsole delivers traction, a Gore-Tex membrane provides waterproofing, and PrimaLoft provides warmth.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
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New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
It's got transparency mode, IP54 waterproofing, and four mics with AI, too.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
Some brands provide waterproofing and breathability ratings.
—Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
On the functional front, a Vibram outsole delivers traction, a Gore-Tex membrane provides waterproofing, and PrimaLoft provides warmth.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for waterproofing
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“Waterproofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterproofing. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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