dampproof

dampproof
Resistant to the effects of damp.
2. verb
To make resistant to the effects of damp.

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  • dampproof — /damp proohf /, adj. 1. resistant to dampness or the effects of dampness. v.t. 2. to make dampproof. [1880 85; DAMP + PROOF] * * * …   Universalium

  • dampproof — damp·proof …   English syllables

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