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Rainproof vs Dampproof - What's the difference?

rainproof | dampproof | see also |

Rainproof is a see also of dampproof.


As adjectives the difference between rainproof and dampproof

is that rainproof is (of external clothing) waterproof while dampproof is resistant to the effects of damp.

As verbs the difference between rainproof and dampproof

is that rainproof is to make rainproof while dampproof is to make resistant to the effects of damp.

rainproof

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of external clothing) waterproof

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make rainproof.

    • See also

    * showerproof

    dampproof

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resistant to the effects of damp.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make resistant to the effects of damp.

    • See also

    * rainproof * waterproof