waterproofed

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

• 🇫🇷Décrit un objet qui a été traité ou rendu imperméable à l'eau.

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.

   🇫🇷rendu imperméable

   Synonymes: impermeableproofedrainproofsealedwaterproofwatertight

   Antonymes: 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.

• 🇫🇷Verbe signifiant rendre quelque chose résistant à la pénétration de l'eau, généralement en appliquant un revêtement ou un traitement.

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.

   🇫🇷Rendre imperméable

   Synonymes: caulksealweatherproof

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