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water-repellent

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wa·ter-re·pel·lent (wôtr-r-plnt, wtr-)
adj.
Resistant to penetration by water but not entirely waterproof.
water-repellent
adj
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) (of fabrics, garments, etc.) having a finish that resists the absorption of water
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.water-repellent - hindering the penetration of water; "a water-repellent coat"
water-resistant
impermeable - preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; "impermeable stone"; "an impermeable layer of scum"; "a coat impermeable to rain"
Translations
water-repellent [ˈwɔːtərɪˈpelənt]
A. ADJ [material, clothing] → hidrófugo
B. N → hidrófugo m
water-repellent [ˈwɔːtərɪˌpɛlənt] adj → idrorepellente
water-repellent [ˈwɔːtərɪˌpɛlənt] adj → idrorepellente


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