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Waterproof

adj.resilient, capableprofessional

What it means

Made to prevent water from passing through.

Reach for it when describing protection intended to withstand water rather than a light splash

A waterproof case kept the field notes dry during the river survey.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    rainproof

    when falling rain is the particular exposure

    not when Rainproof does not promise protection underwater or under pressure.

  • everyday

    weatherproof

    when protection from several outdoor conditions is intended

    not when Weatherproof includes sun and wind but may not survive immersion.

  • professional

    sealed

    when openings have been closed against entry

    not when A sealed object can still be made from material that eventually absorbs water.

  • professional

    water-resistant

    when limited exposure or splashes are the tested boundary

    not when Water-resistant is a weaker claim and should not replace waterproof for submersion.

  • professional

    watertight

    when a closed container or structure admits no water

    not when Watertight suits joints and enclosures better than clothing or surface material.

  • formal

    impermeable

    when no liquid or gas can pass through a material

    not when Impermeable is a broad technical property and says nothing about seams or construction.

Said against

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  • permeable
  • absorbent
  • leaky

It naturally appears in

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  • waterproof jacket

    The waterproof jacket stayed breathable during the steep climb.

  • fully waterproof

    Only the fully waterproof compartment should carry the radio across the ford.

  • waterproof membrane

    A waterproof membrane protected the roof garden from the rooms below.

Where this comes from

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