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damp-proof

/ˈdæmp pruːf/

Translations

damp-proofverb

Transitive verb meaning to make something resistant to damp.

гидроизолироватьСтроит.; сделать защищённым от сырости и проникновения влаги.

They damp-proofed the basement walls before finishing the room.

Они гидроизолировали стены подвала перед отделкой комнаты.

Synonyms

make waterproof

make moisture-proof

seal against damp

make watertight

treat against damp

Antonyms

damp-proofadjective

/ˈdæmp pruːf/

Usually attributive; means resistant to damp or designed to prevent moisture penetration.

влагонепроницаемый

A damp-proof membrane was installed under the floor.

Под полом была установлена влагонепроницаемая мембрана.

Additional translations

гидроизоляционныйВ строительстве; о слоях, мембранах, покрытиях, защищающих от проникновения влаги.

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Definitions

damp-proofverb

to treat or construct something so that it will not be affected by dampness

They damp-proofed the basement walls before finishing the room.

damp-proofadjective

resistant to damp or designed to prevent moisture from passing through

A damp-proof membrane was installed under the floor.