waterproofing

waterproofing

English

Verb

waterproofing

1. present participle of waterproof

Noun

waterproofing (countable and uncountable, plural waterproofings)

1. The treatment of something to make it waterproof.
2. A waterproof material.
   • 1948, Publications of the National Bureau of Standards (page 213)

     One hundred thirty-one small, highly permeable masonry wall specimens built of concrete blocks or of bricks were treated with cement-water paints or with other waterproofings.

Derived terms

• positive side waterproofing

Translations

treatment to make waterproof

Catalan: impermeabilització f

Italian: impermeabilizzazione f