moisture-proofingn.
/ˈmɔɪstʃəˌpruːfɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈmɔɪstʃərˌprufɪŋ/ Proofing against moisture; moisture-proof material.
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the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [noun] > water- or air-pressure-tight closure > waterproof or waterproofing material
weather-strip1847
weatherproof1876
waterproofing1897
moisture-proofing1922
weather-stripping1942
the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [noun] > water- or air-pressure-tight closure > rendering waterproof
shower-proofing1900
moisture-proofing1922
1922 Daily Courier (Connellsville, Pa.) 19 Dec. 5/2 (advt.) Carey Board is superior to al other wallboards because of its unique internal moisture-proofing and insulation.
1971 J. F. Hanlon Handbk. Package Engin. x. 8 For moisture protection a layer of asphalt between two layers of paper is generally used. It is the least expensive moistureproofing, but in cold weather it becomes stiff.
1995 Mother Earth News (Electronic ed.) 10 Dec. 40 Water from minor flooding could puddle on the slab and seep between the first course of bales and the moisture-proofing.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
moisture-proofingadj.
/ˈmɔɪstʃəˌpruːfɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈmɔɪstʃərˌprufɪŋ/ rare.
That provides proofing against moisture; impervious to moisture.
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1916 Wellsboro (Pa.) Agitator 3 May 5/1 (advt.) Thoroughly sized with a moisture proofing compound.
1929 U.S. Patent 1,737,187 4/1 A sheet or film of regenerated cellulose combined with a moisture-proofing composition.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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