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weather-resistant

American

[weth-er-ri-zis-tuhnt] / ˈwɛð ər rɪˌzɪs tənt /

adjective

resisting the effects of severe weather, as rain or cold.

weather-resistant cloth for topcoats.

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

Also on offer from BioLite is the AlpenGlow 500, a 500-lumen lantern with color-changing LEDs that’s also weather-resistant and charges your devices.

From The Verge • May 23, 2022

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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