water-repellent
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of water-repellent
First recorded in 1895–1900
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It previously had used the chemicals in durable water-repellent garments, which accounted for a small portion of the products it sold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
It is water-repellent and was originally used on sailboats, external to make them glide better before being introduced to skiing in the 1980s.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
High-intensity rain — more than half an inch per hour — can wreak havoc on burned areas, increasing the likelihood of flooding and landslides on soil made water-repellent by fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2025
Clean gravel has been washed of debris that could form a water-repellent crust in the mulch and support weed growth.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024
I had asked the salesgirl, "Is it water-repellent?"
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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