waterproofed
Definition
Adjective: 1. Made impervious to water: Describes a material, object, or surface that has been treated or constructed so that water cannot pass through it. - The hiker wore a waterproofed jacket during the storm. - The basement walls were waterproofed to prevent flooding.
Usage Notes
The adjective "waterproofed" specifically describes the state of having undergone a process to become water-resistant. It is often used for items that are not naturally impervious to water but have been treated (e.g., with a coating, sealant, or special fabric) to achieve that property. It typically modifies nouns like fabric, clothing, material, or structure.
Examples
- As an adjective:
- Before the camping trip, he made sure his boots were properly waterproofed.
- The waterproofed document pouch kept the passports dry.
- Is this tent fully waterproofed?
Advanced Usage
- Implicit Process: The word often implies a treatment has been applied.
- The newly waterproofed deck survived the heavy rains. (The deck was treated with a sealant.)
Variants and Related Words
- Waterproof (adjective & verb): The base form.
- Adjective: Describes an inherent or final state of being impervious to water (e.g., a waterproof watch).
- Verb: The action of making something waterproof (e.g., to waterproof a coat).
- Water-resistant (adjective): Resistant to water but not entirely impervious; a weaker degree of protection.
- Impermeable (adjective): A more technical term meaning not allowing fluids to pass through.
Synonyms
- Impervious to water
- Water-repellent (often suggests causing water to bead up and roll off)
- Sealed
- Weatherproofed (broader, includes protection against various weather elements)
Antonyms
- Porous
- Permeable
- Absorbent
- Leaky
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Waterproofed membrane: A sheet material used in construction to prevent water penetration.
- Waterproofed coating: A layer applied to a surface to make it waterproof.
Adjective
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not permitting the passage of water
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