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  • adjective Not waterproof.

Etymologies

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non- +‎ waterproof

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Examples

  • Desperate for some head-clearing and thought-collecting, I made my way to the bathroom and splashed some cold water on my cheeks, taking care not to mess with my nonwaterproof Lancôme Definicils mascara.

    Fashionista Micol Ostow 2009

  • Lastly, the backside clip isn't nearly as secure as small nonwaterproof devices like the Shuffle.

    Wired Top Stories Steven Leckart 2011

  • Lastly, the FinePix Z37 is basically a nonwaterproof version of the

    Original Signal - Transmitting Gadgets 2009

  • They were also moving nonwaterproof items into temporary metal buildings.

    wacotrib - Latest News Headlines 2008

  • They were also moving nonwaterproof items into temporary metal buildings.

    wacotrib - Latest News Headlines 2008

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