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waterproofing

American  
[waw-ter-proo-fing, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌpru fɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

  1. a substance by which something is made waterproof.

  2. the act or process of making something waterproof.


Etymology

Origin of waterproofing

First recorded in 1835–45; waterproof + -ing 1

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At 443 Greenwich, the offering plan called for a brand new “green roof” with multiple layers of waterproofing, but condo owners alleged that the roof actually installed was a cheaper version.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The other thing—the much better-known thing—is that they’re putting a waterproofing coating down at the bottom of the pool.

From Slate Jun. 4, 2026

Seabirds are especially at risk because oil destroyed the waterproofing of their feathers, leading to hypothermia and drowning.

From Barron's Mar. 17, 2026

Their analysis showed that the waterproofing material was made from animal fat mixed with pine pitch.

From Science Daily Feb. 16, 2026

They fetch only a few pence per ℔, and are utilized for waterproofing purposes.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

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