proofing

[ proo-fing ]

noun

1. the act or process of making a thing resistant, as in waterproof fabrics or fireproof material.
2. any chemical used in the manufacture of a substance to make it proof against water, fire, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proofing¹

First recorded in 1900–05; proof + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

If the heat speeds up the proofing process too much, breads can lose their desired texture, becoming denser, or they can develop undesirable flavors.

From Washington Post

It even includes a silicone muffin pan, which will give you an excuse to try that dough proofing function.

From Popular-Science

Once you’ve done that it’s time to check the stats and features—drop-protection rates, built-in proofing, and designs that make your phone easier to handle.

From Popular-Science

Government-paid stone-proofing began during the first Intifada.

From The Daily Beast

In all these cases, the gutta-percha gum acts not only as a cement but also a water-proofing to the hat.

From Project Gutenberg

As our species burrow less than the European rabbit the requirements for rabbit proofing a fence here are not so great.

From Project Gutenberg

Use a rich cement to which has been added the proper amount of water-proofing chemical.

From Project Gutenberg

The text in this e-book is as close to the original printed text as pgdp proofing and postprocessing could get it.

From Project Gutenberg

The fire-proofing companies which employed men of the same union took the same action.

From Project Gutenberg