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Waterproofing

Scope note

Process of making materials or surfaces impervious to water. To describe materials or articles having surfaces resistant, but not impervious, to water, use "water-repellent." For the state or quality of having little or no affinity for water, especially on a molecular level, use "hydrophobicity."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053698

Narrower Terms used

dampproofing

Term used for

hydrophobization

Equivalent Terms used

waterproof

Created

13yrs ago

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