waterproofing

• Processus consistant à rendre un objet résistant à l'eau, ou matériau/revetement utilisé à cette fin.

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

indénombrable

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.

   Imperméabilisation

   • 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.

   Produit d'imperméabilisation

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

   Synonymessealant

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

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.

   Rendre imperméable

   • 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.

   Synonymescaulksealweatherproof