water-repellent

[waw-ter-ri-pel-uh nt, wot-er-]

adjective

having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water.

Origin of water-repellent

First recorded in 1895–1900

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British Dictionary definitions for water-repellent

water-repellent

adjective

(of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water

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