water-repellent
[ waw-ter-ri-pel-uh nt, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tər rɪˌpɛl ənt, ˈwɒt ər- /
adjective
having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water.
Nearby words
water-hammer pulse, water-harden, water-inch, water-jacket, water-laid, water-repellent, water-resistant, water-sick, water-ski, water-soak, water-soluble
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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