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water-resistant

American  
[waw-ter-ri-zis-tuhnt, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tər rɪˌzɪs tənt, ˈwɒt ər- /

adjective

  1. resisting though not entirely preventing the penetration of water.

water-resistant British  

adjective

  1. (esp of fabrics) designed to resist but not entirely prevent the penetration of water

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Origin of water-resistant

First recorded in 1920–25

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Water resistant and able to withstand heavier shocks than either plaster or regular concrete, it is made with a latex and water binder which makes it stick to masonry, plaster, wood, glass or metal.

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