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How to pronounce waterproof in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms rainproof, waterproofed
Type Words
Synonyms raincoat
Type of coat
Has types trench coat, burberry, mac, macintosh, mack, mackintosh
Type Words
Type of fabric, cloth, material, textile
Type Words
Type of seal, seal off
Derivation waterproofing

Examples of waterproof

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People buy the airtight, waterproof boxes to store important documents, he said.
From the dispatch.com
Can I temporarily fix the shower by applying a waterproof paint or polyurethane?
From the newsobserver.com
He has a waterproof windbreaker with a hood and windpants for inclement weather.
From the post-gazette.com
The school is made from a prefabricated framework with a waterproof fabric roof.
From the independent.co.uk
The wipe itself does a decent job removing makeup, including waterproof mascara.
From the nzherald.co.nz
They were leather with firm ankle support and were typically waterproof as well.
From the timesunion.com
Misplace the two that come with the case, and your case is no longer waterproof.
From the sfgate.com
And in Test 24, Marc Edwards takes the new, waterproof, Sony Walkman for a swim.
From the france24.com
The machine is waterproof, impervious to smell, and downright dismissive of rats.
From the businessweek.com
More examples
  • Any fabric impervious to water
  • Make watertight; "Waterproof the coat"
  • Rainproof: not permitting the passage of water
  • Raincoat: a water-resistant coat
  • Waterproof or water-resistant describes objects relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or under water to specified depths. ...
  • An illegal and misused term: No watch is fully 100 percent waterproof.
  • Most Garmin GPS units are waterproof in accordance with IEC 529 IPX7. IEC 529 is a European system of test specification standards for classifying the degrees of protection provided by the enclosures of electrical equipment. ...
  • Meaning the LED product can be submerged into calm water but there is a limited depth as stated for each specific product, and must be specifically stated for "submersion". It also means that the product is made to withstand water being splashed onto it like rain, or having snow on it. ...
  • A term applied to fabrics whose pores have been closed, and therefore, will not allow water or air to pass through them.