waterproofnessn.

Brit.

/ˈwɔːtəpruːfnəs/, U.S.

/ˈwɔdərˌprufnəs/,

/ˈwɑdərˌprufnəs/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: waterproof adj., -ness suffix.

Etymology: < waterproof adj. + -ness suffix.

The state or condition of being waterproof.

ΘΚΠ

the world > matter > liquid > dryness > [noun] > waterproof or watertight condition

watertight1539

watertightness1826

waterproofness1860

waterproofing1879

1860 Punch 23 June 251/2 This [suit] they can with confidence recommend for present use, for combining as it does the waterproofness of the costume manufactured for our divers, with the warmth of the apparel which is made for Arctic navigators.

1882 A. B. M'Grigor How we fared in Journey to East 18 The gale increased to a hurricane, and I think we have proved both the waterproofness of our tents and the strength of their fastenings.

1943 P. I. Smith Synthetic Adhesives iv. 48 Straight ethyl cellulose cements and ethyl modified adhesives..offer advantages over certain other cellulose thermo-plastic adhesives by reason of their great toughness, waterproofness and heat sealing properties.

1968 G. Maxwell Raven seek thy Brother xiii. 163 The contact of human hand can remove the ‘water-proofness’ of a seabird's plumage.

2013 S. Blake Prepare to Fly 115 Waterproof housings [are]..a selling point if you intend using your camera for surfing, diving, canoeing or similar, but waterproofness isn't necessary for paragliding—if it's raining, land!

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2015; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	waterproofness
释义	waterproofnessn. Brit. /ˈwɔːtəpruːfnəs/, U.S. /ˈwɔdərˌprufnəs/, /ˈwɑdərˌprufnəs/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: waterproof adj., -ness suffix. Etymology: < waterproof adj. + -ness suffix. The state or condition of being waterproof. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > liquid > dryness > [noun] > waterproof or watertight condition watertight1539 watertightness1826 waterproofness1860 waterproofing1879 1860 Punch 23 June 251/2 This [suit] they can with confidence recommend for present use, for combining as it does the waterproofness of the costume manufactured for our divers, with the warmth of the apparel which is made for Arctic navigators. 1882 A. B. M'Grigor How we fared in Journey to East 18 The gale increased to a hurricane, and I think we have proved both the waterproofness of our tents and the strength of their fastenings. 1943 P. I. Smith Synthetic Adhesives iv. 48 Straight ethyl cellulose cements and ethyl modified adhesives..offer advantages over certain other cellulose thermo-plastic adhesives by reason of their great toughness, waterproofness and heat sealing properties. 1968 G. Maxwell Raven seek thy Brother xiii. 163 The contact of human hand can remove the ‘water-proofness’ of a seabird's plumage. 2013 S. Blake Prepare to Fly 115 Waterproof housings [are]..a selling point if you intend using your camera for surfing, diving, canoeing or similar, but waterproofness isn't necessary for paragliding—if it's raining, land! This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2015; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1860
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