waterproofing

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

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

The biggest innovations in high-end phones over the last couple years have arguably involved waterproofing, fingerprint sensors, new charging connectors, and new virtual-assistant software features.

— david meyer, Fortune, "Shares of Dixons Carphone Plunge After a Warning About High Phone Prices," 24 Aug. 2017
Mid-priority repairs, such as work on the front stairs, foundation waterproofing and windows, among other things, could cost at least $255,500.

— erin hegarty, Naperville Sun, "Old Nichols backers hear report on preserving city's first library," 15 Aug. 2017
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus already offer water resistance, meaning they can be submerged in about 3 feet of water for 30 minutes, so the waterproofing Hwang refers to could mean that feature's being enhanced in upcoming models.

— philip michaels senior editor, Fox News, "iPhone 8 is definitely getting wireless charging, says key supplier," 15 June 2017
GSA plans to replace the waterproofing system, upgrade the drainage system, repair the building's atrium skylight, and do other site improvements.

— sabrina eaton, cleveland.com, "Ohio federal buildings to get $100 million for repairs under Trump budget," 26 May 2017
The work discussed is for installing a relief ventilation system at Greenman Elementary School, basement waterproofing at Freeman Elementary School and door replacement at Jefferson Middle School.

— linda girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, "West Aurora looks at summer projects at schools," 6 May 2017
The recommendation is to accept the low bid of $107,000 from S & K Excavating and Trucking for the basement waterproofing at Freeman Elementary.

— linda girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, "West Aurora looks at summer projects at schools," 6 May 2017
Samsung has included many of the features that made its phones great in the first place, including the option to expand the memory with your own SD card and waterproofing.

— hayley tsukayama, The Denver Post, "Review: Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus create strong first impressions," 3 Apr. 2017
As the transit agency investigates what exactly went wrong, documents from a continuing legal dispute among the site’s contractors reveal early concerns about how the waterproofing system was built and the type of concrete that was used.

— emma g. fitzsimmons, New York Times, "Leaks at Hudson Yards Station Frustrate M.T.A. Board MARCH 21, 2016," 29 Mar. 2016

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