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water-resistant

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wa·ter-re·sis·tant (wôtr-r-zstnt, wtr-)
adj.
Water-repellent.
water-resistant
adj
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) (esp of fabrics) designed to resist but not entirely prevent the penetration of water
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Adj.1.water-resistant - hindering the penetration of water; "a water-repellent coat"
water-repellent
impermeable - preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; "impermeable stone"; "an impermeable layer of scum"; "a coat impermeable to rain"
Translations
water-resistant [ˈwɔːtərɪˈzɪstənt] ADJ [material] → impermeable; [sunscreen] → a prueba de agua
water-resistant [ˈwɔːtərɪˌzɪst/ənt] adj (fabric) → impermeabile; (sun lotion) → resistente all'acqua
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