waterproofed

Describes an object that has been treated or made to be impervious to water.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt einen Gegenstand, der wasserdicht gemacht oder so behandelt wurde, dass Wasser nicht eindringen kann.

1. Impermeable to water B1 formal

   Treated or coated to prevent water from passing through.

   • The jacket is fully waterproofed for hiking in the rain.
   • They waterproofed the basement walls to prevent flooding.
   • The tent was waterproofed with a special sealant.

   🇩🇪Wasserdicht

   Synonyme: impermeableproofedrainproofsealedwaterproofwatertight

   Antonyme: absorbentpermeable

• more waterproofed comparative form
• most waterproofed superlative form

A verb meaning to make something resistant to water penetration, typically by applying a coating or treatment.

• 🇩🇪Etwas wasserdicht machen, meist durch Beschichten oder Imprägnieren, sodass Wasser nicht eindringen kann.

1. Make watertight B2 formal

   To treat or coat a material so that it becomes resistant to water penetration.

   • They waterproofed the basement walls to prevent flooding.
   • You should waterproof your boots before hiking in the rain.
   • The company specializes in waterproofing outdoor gear.

   🇩🇪Wasserdicht machen

   Synonyme: caulksealweatherproof

• waterproofed past participle
• waterproofed past simple
• waterproofing present participle
• waterproofs third person singular