Waterproofing

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• Waterproofing — The process of rendering fabrics impervious to moisture. Fabrics are generally waterproofed by coating with rubber, but many different methods and substances are used. Fabrics are sometimes water proofed by impregnating the soap and afterwards… …   Dictionary of the English textile terms

• waterproofing — [wôt′ər pro͞of΄iŋ] n. 1. the act or process of making something waterproof 2. any substance used for this …   English World dictionary

• Waterproofing — Waterproof or water resistant describes objects unaffected by water or resisting water passage, or which are covered with a material that resists or does not allow water passage. Such items may be used in wet environments or under water.… …   Wikipedia

• waterproofing — hidroizoliacinė medžiaga statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Medžiaga, statybose naudojama apsaugoti nuo vandens. atitikmenys: angl. hydraulic insulating material; waterproofer; waterproofing rus. гидроизоляционный материал …   Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

• waterproofing — noun Date: 1845 1. a. the act or process of making something waterproof b. the condition of being made waterproof 2. something (as a coating) capable of imparting waterproofness …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• waterproofing — /waw teuhr prooh fing, wot euhr /, n. 1. a substance by which something is made waterproof. 2. the act or process of making something waterproof. [1835 45; WATERPROOF + ING1] * * * …   Universalium

• waterproofing — noun a) The treatment of something to make it waterproof b) A waterproof material …   Wiktionary

• waterproofing — n. raincoat; water resistant fabric v. make water resistant, make impervious to water adj. impervious to water …   English contemporary dictionary

• waterproofing — wa•ter•proof•ing [[t]ˈwɔ tərˌpru fɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər [/t]] n. 1) a substance used to make something waterproof 2) the act or process of making something waterproof • Etymology: 1835–45 …   From formal English to slang

• waterproofing — /ˈwɔtəprufɪŋ/ (say wawtuhproohfing) noun 1. the material used to make something waterproof. 2. the act or process of making something waterproof. {waterproof + ing1} …   Australian English dictionary