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Answer for the clue "The act of treating something to make it repel water ", 13 letters:
waterproofing

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Word definitions for waterproofing in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Waterproofing \Wa"ter*proof`ing\, n. The act or process of making waterproof. Same as Waterproof , n., 1.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Waterproofing is the process of making an object or structure waterproof or water-resistant, so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or under ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the act of treating something to make it repel water [syn: sealing ] a coating capable of making a surface waterproof

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 The treatment of something to make it waterproof. 2 A waterproof material. vb. (present participle of waterproof English)

Usage examples of waterproofing.

The fabric was too thin to keep him warm, but it had been lacquered with waterproofing resin.

In the lowest area, the waterproofing had burned away and partially collapsed the walls.