Waterproofing

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The treatment of something to make it waterproof. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act of treating something to make it repel water wordnet
  3. 3
    A waterproof material. countable, uncountable

    "One hundred thirty-one small, highly permeable masonry wall specimens built of concrete blocks or of bricks were treated with cement-water paints or with other waterproofings."

  4. 4
    a coating capable of making a surface waterproof wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of waterproof form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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sealing

Example

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"In Prey Lang, for example, deforestation means indigenous collectors can no longer tap chboh trees for resin, an essential ingredient in varnish, sealing wax for waterproofing boats, waterproofing products, and torches for lighting houses in the village."

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positive side waterproofing

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