What does «hidrófugo» mean in Spanish?
- Describes substances that prevent humidity.
Examples of use in Spanish: "yeso hidrófugo"; "cemento hidrófugo"; "aislamiento hidrófugo".
"la impregnación hidrófuga es un tratamiento incoloro, que no forma película e impide la absorción capilar del agua y sus contaminantes sin taponar los poros, es decir, no inhibe la transpiración del material".
- Product that fills the pores and microcracks of certain construction materials to make them impermeable and prevent seepage. They are used in cements, bricks, tiles, stones, etc.
Examples of use in Spanish: "los hidrófugos penetran en los materiales de construcción porosos".
"algunos productos hidrófugos también son fungicidas, evitando la formación de hongos".
- (aislamientos hidrófugos) Building materials and elements used to protect a building structure from moisture. Examples of waterproofing materials are bituminous materials (e.g., asphalt, tar, bitumen), water-repellent plasters, water-repellent concrete, water-repellent paints, waterproof cardboard (e.g., roofing felt), waterproof coverings or tarpaulins, thermoplastic sheets, acrylics (stretched, soft, elastic), etc.
- (tejido hidrófugo) Fabric that has received a special treatment to prevent moisture and seepage; used especially in snow/mountain or rainwear.