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
Such facilities can release residues from everyday consumer products that use these chemicals, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant fabrics, and water-repellent coatings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2025
The NWS had warned that two 'burn scars' around Ruidoso were high risk for flash-flooding, as the charred soil left behind by last year's wildfires would be "as water-repellent as a pavement".
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2025
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
I had asked the salesgirl, "Is it water-repellent?"
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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