water repellent
/ˈwɔtər rɪˈpɛlənt/
noun
- A substance or treatment that makes a material resist water.
- A good water-repellent can extend the life of your hiking boots.
- He applied a water-repellent to the canvas cover to keep it from rotting.
- The store sells a spray-on water-repellent for outdoor gear.
adjective
- Designed to resist water but not completely waterproof; water will bead up and roll off rather than soak in.
- This jacket has a water-repellent coating that keeps you dry in light rain.
- The tent's water-repellent fabric shed the morning dew easily.
- She sprayed her shoes with a water-repellent treatment to protect them from puddles.
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