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Definitions

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  • noun The property of being waterproof.

Etymologies

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waterproof +‎ -ness

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Examples

  • The Genesis also passed my freezer and water-bath tests for fog - and waterproofness.

    Best New Binocular 2009: Kowa Genesis 33 8x33 2009

  • For the commuter, Altura's range of jackets available on zyro.co.uk is purely practical, with high visibility and waterproofness cut for cycling.

    When Just Any Old Lycra Won't Do Tina Gaudoin 2011

  • The Genesis also passed my freezer and water-bath tests for fog - and waterproofness.

    Best New Binocular 2009: Kowa Genesis 33 8x33 2009

  • When I took the headphones running indoors and outdoors, the padding's waterproofness didn't work and, at the risk of over-sharing, they became sweat reservoirs.

    Worth It? Pink Gadgets for Women 2009

  • You forgot to mention that this trip was a true test of waterproofness for tents.

    saturated sculling librariane 2006

  • A similar theory led to success for the plaintiff in a case involving false claims of waterproofness – rather than purchasing a truly waterproof suit, the court reasoned, a consumer disgusted with the failure of a suit allegedly “the best waterproof suit available” might just assume that all waterproofing technology was inadequate.

    Kinderstart v. Google Rebecca Tushnet 2006

  • Canvas to be free of weaving defects and finishing faults adversely affecting strength, waterproofness and durability.

    18. Supplies and Transport 1999

  • The effectiveness of the bituminous sealing is based on its waterproofness and its deformability.

    1. Technical requirements for Asbestos substitutes 1996

  • The main characteristics of mortars are appearance; workability, in the ease with which it can be applied; adhesion to the blocks; compatibility with the blocks, in terms of natural moisture permeability and mechanical cohesion; impermeability, either only to prevent rainwater penetration or to provide complete waterproofness; compressive strength; resistance to shocks and impact; capacity to withstand cracking caused by

    Chapter 5 1994

  • Basically, good bricks, clean sand, Portland cement and cement agents for waterproofness (which also guarantees gas-tightness) are needed.

    3. The biogas dissemination programme 1993

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