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water-proof

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Definitions

adj.

Not allowing water through; resistant to water

防水的,不透水的

Root Breakdown

Native English
waterliquid, aqueous substance
+
-connector
+
proofroot
=water-proof

A hyphenated spelling variant of waterproof. The standard modern form is the unhyphenated waterproof — see that entry for full treatment.

Root water still carries 16 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The label said the coating was water-proof.

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