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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Replacement of the building’s air conditioning system and waterproofing of its roof took longer than expected.
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
They are only marketed as boat speakers due to their high degree of weatherproofing and waterproofing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The front light has a metal body and IPX7 waterproofing.
—Caramel Quin, Wired News, 5 June 2025
The jacket leverages Gore-Tex Pro tech for waterproofing, has pit zips to keep things cool when temperatures rise, and has two pockets on the front and one inside for small bits of gear.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 7 June 2025
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
They are only marketed as boat speakers due to their high degree of weatherproofing and waterproofing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The front light has a metal body and IPX7 waterproofing.
—Caramel Quin, Wired News, 5 June 2025
The jacket leverages Gore-Tex Pro tech for waterproofing, has pit zips to keep things cool when temperatures rise, and has two pockets on the front and one inside for small bits of gear.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 7 June 2025
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“Waterproofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterproofing. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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