Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

damp proofing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.72 in modern English

Syllables: damp proof-ing
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A protective measure applied to the exterior of building foundation walls to prevent rising damp

Uncountable

noun

treatment of a surface or structure to resist the passage of water in the absence of hydrostatic pressure.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does damp proofing mean?: A protective measure applied to the exterior of building foundation walls to prevent rising damp

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