water-resistant
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wa·ter-re·sis·tant
(wô′tər-rĭ-zĭs′tənt, wŏt′ər-)adj.
Resistant to damage by water: a water-resistant watch; water-resistant wallboard.
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water-resistant
adj
(Textiles) (esp of fabrics) designed to resist but not entirely prevent the penetration of water
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wa′ter-repel`lent
adj.
having a finish that resists but does not entirely prevent the penetration of water.
[1895–1900]
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| Adj. | 1. | water-resistant - hindering the penetration of water; "a water-repellent coat" impermeable - preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; "impermeable stone"; "an impermeable layer of scum"; "a coat impermeable to rain" |
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water-resistant
[ˈwɔːtərɪˌzɪst/ənt] adj (fabric) → impermeabile; (sun lotion) → resistente all'acquaCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995