waterproofing
Speech parts
1. waterproofing - Noun
2. waterproofing - Verb
Meaning
The act or process of making waterproof.
Same as Waterproof, n., 1.
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For example, asphalt could also used for flooring, damp proofing in buildings, and for waterproofing of various types of pools and baths, with these latter themselves proliferating in the 19th century.
In this design (last updated in 2018) it's thinner and lighter than before, as well as now offering IPX8 waterproofing, with a flat front - so no more ridge on that bezel like the old version.
One rather interesting and reassuring discovery is the generous use of rubber gaskets around connectors for waterproofing, despite having no IP rating.
Idflieg convened a Sturzkommission (crash commission) which concluded that poor construction and lack of waterproofing had allowed moisture to damage the wing structure.
In the 19th century, iron, electroplated with zinc to improve its resistance to rust, became a light-weight, easily transported, waterproofing material.
Its other main uses are for bituminous waterproofing products, including production of roofing felt and for sealing flat roofs.