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
Words nearby water-repellent
water-hammer pulse,
water-harden,
water-inch,
water-jacket,
water-laid,
water-repellent,
water-resistant,
water-sick,
water-ski,
water-soak,
water-soluble
British Dictionary definitions for water-repellent
water-repellent
adjective
(of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water