waterproofing

noun

wa·​ter·​proof·​ing ˈwȯ-tər-ˌprü-fiŋ How to pronounce waterproofing (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of waterproofing was in 1820

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“Waterproofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterproofing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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