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ˈwaterproofing, vbl. n.
[f. waterproof v. and n. + -ing1.]
1. The action or process of making materials, etc. waterproof. Also attrib.
1845G. Dodd Brit. Manuf. Ser. v. 164 The cap is taken to the ‘water-proofing’ room. 1852Brande Dict. Sci. etc. Suppl., Waterproofing..is most perfectly effected by means of caoutchouc,..but there are other substances, [etc.]. 1857Miller Elem. Chem., Org. 509 Gutta percha..is also largely used as a waterproofing material. 1909Westm. Gaz. 30 Aug. 2/1 The waterproofing of our roads is progressing rapidly.
2. a. The result of this process; the quality of being waterproof. b. Material with which a substance is made waterproof.
1882Encycl. Brit. (ed. 9) XIV. 390/1 These materials..go to give the necessary substance, weight, and waterproofing to the leather. 1897Daily News 17 Mar. 3/6 By this time the flames had got well hold of the roof, which appeared to contain some highly inflammable waterproofing. |