waterproof

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Bees, however, often coat their nests with a waxy secretion that creates a waterproof, polished interior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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

And much like his newly purchased pad, Simmons’ former home “utilizes solar-power for pool and radiant heated flooring, eco-materials and fire-resistant, waterproof triple-panel windows.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Clifton Broumand, owner of a Maryland-based business that assembles waterproof keyboards and computer mouses for the healthcare industry, is looking to shift his purchases of silicone parts from China to Mexico to avoid tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Finally they bought a waterproof cape that enveloped her completely, made of semitransparent seal intestine.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman