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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jalrodhak
"यह जैकेट जलरोधक है, बारिश के लिए आदर्श।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Impervious to water; able to resist the penetration of water.
"The new jacket is made from a waterproof material, perfect for rainy days."
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A material or product that is designed to be impervious to water.
"He bought a waterproof for his camping trip to ensure he stays dry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English word 'wæter' (water) and the Middle English 'profe' or Late Latin 'proba' meaning to prove or test. Historically evolving in the 19th century with industrial manufacturing, it originally described materials that had been thoroughly tested and proven impervious to moisture.
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imperméable
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pɛʁ.me.ab
"Ce manteau est imperméable, idéal pour la pluie."
wasserdicht
Transliteration: ˈvasɐˌdɪçt
"Diese Jacke ist wasserdicht und perfekt für den Regen."
impermeabile
Transliteration: im.per.me.a.bi.le
"Questa giacca è impermeabile, ideale per i giorni di pioggia."
impermeable
Transliteration: im.per.me.a.ble
"Este abrigo es impermeable, perfecto para los días lluviosos."
impermeável
Transliteration: im.per.me.ável
"Este casaco é impermeável, ideal para dias chuvosos."
जलरोधक
Transliteration: jalrodhak
"यह जैकेट जलरोधक है, बारिश के लिए आदर्श।"
防水
Transliteration: fáng shuǐ
"这件夹克是防水的，非常适合雨天。"
방수
Transliteration: bangsu
"이 재킷은 방수 기능이 있어 비 오는 날에 적합합니다."
防水
Transliteration: bōsui
"このジャケットは防水で、雨の日に最適です。"
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