frostproofed
Protected against freezing
Frostproofed describes something that has been treated or designed to resist damage from freezing temperatures.
The term applies to plants that have been hardened off, pipes that have been insulated, or outdoor equipment built to withstand cold: We frostproofed the garden hoses before winter.
The past participle works as both verb form and adjective.
Shielded from heat loss
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- winterizedPrepared for cold weather
- cryogenicExtremely low temperature
low-temperature · subzero · arctic · polar · glacial · permafrost · alpine · boreal
Thermal transfer prevention
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- double-glazedHaving two glass layers
cladding · foundation · pipes · plumbing · concrete · masonry · roofing · exterior
Impervious to moisture
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
preventive · coating · treated · sealed · laminated · reinforced · covered · enclosed
Ability to endure adversity
- zoneBounded area designation
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
- overwinterSurvive the cold season
cultivar · rootstock · acclimatize · greenhouse · transplanting · dormancy · windbreak · microclimates
insulated
Shielded from heat loss
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- winterizedPrepared for cold weather
cryogenic · low-temperature · subzero · arctic · polar · glacial · permafrost · alpine · boreal · tundra
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
double-glazed · cladding · foundation · pipes · plumbing · concrete · masonry · roofing · exterior · coating
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
safeguard · preventive · coating · treated · sealed · laminated · reinforced · covered · enclosed · wrapped
hardiness
Ability to endure adversity
- zoneBounded area designation
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
overwinter · cultivar · rootstock · acclimatize · greenhouse · transplanting · dormancy · windbreak · microclimates
frostproofedunprotected
Without safeguard or shield
uninsulated · exposed · untreated · unshielded · freezable