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waterproofness

waterproofness noun: the property of being waterproof.

Noun

waterproofness (uncountable)

  1. The property of being waterproof.
    • In the fabric section, a textile twisting and tearing machine and a "Lissajou curve" [sic] abrader (covering a complete area in overlapping curves) are supplemented by apparatus for evaluating waterproofness, fibre diameter and light-fastness.1961 February, “Talking of Trains: New L.T. research laboratory”, in Trains Illustrated, page 77
    • To find the best rain jacket, we tested everything from waterproofness and breathability to fit, feel and packability.2025 January 3, Kai Burkhardt, “The best rain jackets of 2025, tried and tested”, in CNN

Origin of waterproofness

From waterproof + -ness.

Questions about waterproofness

What does waterproofness mean?
Waterproofness means the property of being waterproof.
What part of speech is waterproofness?
Waterproofness is a noun.

Words near waterproofness in the dictionary

  1. waterproofed
  2. waterproofer
  3. waterproofers
  4. waterproofing
  5. waterproofings
  6. waterproofness
  7. waterproofs
  8. waterpump
  9. waterpumps
  10. waterquake
  11. waterquakes

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