waterproof

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A waterproof coating allows the cathode to keep functioning, and the vertical layout helps it dry gradually after water recedes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Elon Musk tweeted in 2022 that the Cybertruck “will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

I slipped on waterproof shoes, grabbed a pair of shears and, still in my pajamas, tiptoed down the grand staircase of the château and out onto the dewy grass of the garden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

He says there's lots of information out there about what to pack and stresses that good-quality waterproof clothing doesn't have to be expensive.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

“It’s not really waterproof, Mr. Rossi,” Chase answered.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith