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water-repellent

American  
[waw-ter-ri-pel-uhnt, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tər rɪˌpɛl ənt, ˈwɒt ər- /

adjective

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

water-repellent British  

adjective

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

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Origin of water-repellent

First recorded in 1895–1900

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