water-repellent

wa·ter-re·pel·lent

(wô′tər-rĭ-pĕl′ənt, wŏt′ər-)adj. Resistant to penetration by water but not entirely waterproof.

water-repellent

adj (Textiles) (of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water

wa′ter-repel`lent

adj. having a finish that resists but does not entirely prevent the penetration of water. [1895–1900]

Thesaurus

Adj.

water-repellent - hindering the penetration of water; "a water-repellent coat"water-resistantimpermeable - preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; "impermeable stone"; "an impermeable layer of scum"; "a coat impermeable to rain"

Translations

water-repellent

wa·ter-re·pel·lent

water-repellent

wa′ter-repel`lent

water-repellent

Synonyms for water-repellent

adj hindering the penetration of water

Synonyms

Related Words