water-repellent

[ waw-ter-ri-pel-uh nt, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tər rɪˌpɛl ənt, ˈwɒt ər- /

adjective

having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water.

Origin of water-repellent

First recorded in 1895–1900

British Dictionary definitions for water-repellent

water-repellent

adjective

(of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water