waterproofing
noun
wa·ter·proof·ing
| \ ˈwȯ-tər-ˌprü-fiŋ
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Definition of waterproofing
1a
: 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
Examples of waterproofing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Detroit Zoo's acclaimed Polk Penguin Conservation Center will close in September for at least nine months to allow for waterproofing repairs, according to a news release from the zoo. — Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Zoo to close penguin center for 9 months due to 'faulty waterproofing'," 20 June 2019 If there’s condensation trapped behind the plastic, call in a waterproofing contractor to evaluate the situation. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Finish Your Basement," 18 Apr. 2019 However, the bump to IP68 waterproofing makes repairs just a little more difficult, and the front and back are still made of big glass panels. — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, "iFixit’s iPhone XS and XS Max teardown: Like the iPhone X with a couple surprises," 21 Sep. 2018 Consider waterproofing, vinyl tiles and extra lights Playing chicken: Who has the best chicken sandwich? — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, "Trump is pushing the Fed for a big rate cut. But would it help or hurt the economy?," 20 Aug. 2019 Wirelessly play your favorite tracks, take Bluetooth calls, and rest easy with some serious waterproofing. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "Amazon Prime Day 2019: The Best Tech Deals for Travelers," 15 July 2019 Larned between Woodward and Randolph will be partially closed until Sept. 16 for basement waterproofing. — Anna Bauman, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit announces list of planned road closures," 4 July 2019 This jacket will repel heavy rain for hours at a time, and the waterproofing won't wash out or wear out. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Rain Jackets for Keeping Dry," 8 Mar. 2019 The lawsuit says the renovation work was never started, and the waterproofing wasn’t done correctly, if at all. — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, "Sharonville owner of Basement Boost 'in the business of deception,' says Ohio AG Yost," 11 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'waterproofing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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