waterproofing

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс придания объекту устойчивости к воде, или материал/покрытие, используемое для этого.

A noun referring to the process of making an object resistant to water, or the material or coating used to achieve this.

uncountable

1. The process of making something water-resistantB2formal

   The act of applying a treatment or substance to an object to prevent water from penetrating it.

   Гидроизоляция

   • The waterproofing of the basement took two days.
   • Proper waterproofing is essential for outdoor gear.
   • They hired a specialist for the roof waterproofing.

2. A substance or coating that repels waterB2formal

   A material or layer applied to a surface to make it impervious to water.

   Водоотталкивающее покрытие

   • The jacket has a durable waterproofing coating.
   • This spray-on waterproofing works well on shoes.
   • The old waterproofing on the tent had worn off.

   Synonymssealant

• Глагол, означающий сделать что-либо устойчивым к проникновению воды, обычно путём нанесения покрытия или обработки.

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

1. Make watertightB2formal

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

   Сделать водонепроницаемым

   • 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.

   Synonymscaulksealweatherproof