water-repellent

water-repellent
adjective
hindering the penetration of water
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a water-repellent coat

Syn: ↑water-resistant
Similar to: ↑impermeable

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ˈwater-repellent [water-repellent] adjective
a material, etc. that is water-repellent is specially treated so that water runs off it rather than going into it

a water-repellent coating

a water-repellent spray

(= one that you treat a surface with)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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