waterproofing

noun wa·ter·proof·ing \ ˈwȯ-tər-ˌprü-fiŋ , ˈwä- \

Updated on: 20 May 2018

Definition of waterproofing

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

Recent Examples of waterproofing from the Web

Commissioners opened three bids for exterior work, with an alternate for repair and waterproofing of the foundation, and two bids for new windows.

— amy lavalley, Post-Tribune, "Porter County Commissioners: Courthouse renovation work bids in range," 8 May 2018
Other Great Tech Deals Garmin Fenix 3 HR GPS Multisport Smartwatch for $240 (Was $350): Certified Refurbished with heart rate monitoring, waterproofing, and GPS.

— wired staff, WIRED, "Charge up With an Exclusive RAVPower Deal and More," 11 Apr. 2018
And they were delighted that the house had a new roof, insulation, basement waterproofing, septic field, windows and electrical and plumbing systems.

— tim mckeough, New York Times, "The D.I.Y. Country House," 30 Jan. 2018
Top-notch waterproofing and a moisture-wicking lining make these boots a great fit for hiking in the rain or on unexpectedly wet trails.

— mandy ferreira, Sunset, "10 Best Women’s Hiking Boots," 22 Jan. 2018
These Pixels come with curved OLED displays, waterproofing, and the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chip available as a processor.

— darren orf, Popular Mechanics, "Pixel 2, Pixelbook, and Home Max—All the Big News From Google's Gadget Event," 4 Oct. 2017
There's no headphone jack, no waterproofing, and no microSD slot, and its performance on T-Mobile is known to be shoddy.

— ars staff, Ars Technica, "Dealmaster: Grab an unlocked Essential Phone for $399.99," 17 Apr. 2018
Some, like wing feathers, are shaped and stiffened for aerodynamic purposes, others have remarkable waterproofing ability, still others, down feathers, are soft with exceptional insulating properties.

— steven austad, AL.com, "Dinosaurs in the garden," 14 Apr. 2018
Made with an all-leather upper, these boots provide unwavering waterproofing and a comfortable, fits-like-a-glove feel right out of the box.

— mandy ferreira, Sunset, "10 Best Hiking Boots for Men," 22 Jan. 2018

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