weather-resistant
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of weather-resistant
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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They found that the school uniform samples had higher levels than weather-resistant outdoor wear.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2022
By the time auto production resumed, chip makers had shifted production to consumer goods, creating a shortage of weather-resistant automotive-grade chips.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
String lights are inexpensive and weather-resistant, making them a great option in places that get severe summer storms.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 23, 2022
The XF33mm R LM WR has a weather-resistant build, and the company says it “ushers in a new era of optical brilliance and performance for X Series cameras and lenses.”
From The Verge ● Sep. 2, 2021
The pupa hardens into a weather-resistant package that can lie dormant for weeks or months.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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