waterproofed

Treated against moisture

Waterproofed describes something that has been treated or constructed to resist water penetration.

Materials can be waterproofed with coatings, sealants, or membranes: The tent fabric was waterproofed before the expedition.

Boots, jackets, and basement walls are commonly waterproofed.

The past tense also functions as a simple past: She waterproofed the deck last summer.

materials

gore-tex

Breathable waterproof membrane

canvas · waxed cotton · rubber · polyurethane · silicone · laminated · coated · treated · membrane · nylon

properties

impervious

Unable to be affected

repellent · weatherproof · nonporous · sealed · resistant · shedding · breathable · durable · protective

gear

raincoat

Waterproof outer garment

galoshes · wetsuit · drybag · tarp · awning · umbrella · overalls · gaiters · rain pants · bivvy

sealing

caulk

Waterproof gap filler

  • sealantGap-blocking substance
  • gasketMechanical leak preventer
  • epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound

silicone · o-ring · adhesive · membrane · barrier · encapsulate · bond · flange · grout · tape

activities

camping

Outdoor recreational lodging

boating · rafting · hiking · diving · surfing · canoeing · paddleboarding · mountaineering · backpacking

Opposites
water resistance

waterproofedpermeable

Allowing substances through

leaky · porous · absorbent · water-permeable · untreated

Phrases
Family

waterproof, waterproofing, waterproofs, waterproofer

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G