water-repellent
having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water.
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How to use water-repellent in a sentence
Moosehide at best is not water repellent and is good for dry trails and dry snow work because of its porosity.
Touring Afoot | Claude Powell FordyceThe pants should be of Mackinaw which is warm, wearable, and to a certain extent water repellent.
Touring Afoot | Claude Powell Fordyce
British Dictionary definitions for water-repellent
(of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water
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