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    water-repellent
    /ˌwɔːtərɪˈpɛlənt/

    adjective

    • 1. not easily penetrated by water, especially as a result of being treated for such a purpose with a surface coating: "a new water-repellent leather"

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  2. WATER-REPELLENT definition: 1. Water-repellent clothing or material does not absorb water when it is raining lightly 2…. Learn more.

  3. Jul 20, 2024 · The meaning of WATER-REPELLENT is treated with a finish that is resistant but not impervious to penetration by water.

  4. water-repellent meaning: 1. Water-repellent clothing or material does not absorb water when it is raining lightly 2…. Learn more.

  5. adjective. /ˈwɔːtə rɪpelənt/ /ˈwɔːtər rɪpelənt/ a material, etc. that is water-repellent is specially treated so that water runs off it rather than going into it. a water-repellent coating. a water-repellent spray (= one that you treat a surface with) water-repellent leather. Topics Physics and chemistry c2. Definitions on the go.

  6. Water-repellent definition: having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water.. See examples of WATER-REPELLENT used in a sentence.

  7. (of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. water-repellent in American English. (ˈwɔtərrɪˌpɛlənt ) adjective. that repels water but is not thoroughly waterproof. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

  8. Define water-repellent. water-repellent synonyms, water-repellent pronunciation, water-repellent translation, English dictionary definition of water-repellent. adj. Resistant to penetration by water but not entirely waterproof.

  9. Jul 1, 2024 · water-repellent. adjective. hindering the penetration of water. “a water-repellent coat”. synonyms: water-resistant. impermeable. preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through.

  10. Definitions of 'water-repellent' that repels water but is not thoroughly waterproof. [...] More. Synonyms of 'water-repellent' • waterproof, watertight, water-resistant, hermetically sealed [...] More. Examples of 'water-repellent' in a sentence.

  11. water-repellent, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary