Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Resistant to penetration by water but not entirely waterproof.
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- adjective that
slows thepenetration ofwater (but is notwaterproof ) - noun Alternative spelling of
water repellent .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective hindering the penetration of water
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Examples
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Composed of water-repellent sheets of skeletal film, her brilliant diy project is sure to cast rainy nights under a different shade.
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In most cases boots and shoes might have the fur on the inside for warmth (sheepskin) but could have it on the outside for water-repellent features or for decoration.
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The “StoCoat Lotusan” exterior coating possesses a highly water-repellent surface designed to mimic the surface of the lotus leaf.
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Light, layered, water-repellent clothing provides both ventilation and insulation.
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The elements didn't bother Charlemagne in the least, since he was wrapped in a thick, water-repellent sheepskin cloak.
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The exterior of Amy Butler's NOLA laptop wrap, constructed from water-repellent material, is sleek and inconspicuous.
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The exterior of Amy Butler's NOLA laptop wrap, constructed from water-repellent material, is sleek and inconspicuous.
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However, he did have a new pair of trousers, his first long ones, made of the thick water-repellent cotton called moleskin.
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The exterior of Amy Butler's NOLA laptop wrap, constructed from water-repellent material, is sleek and inconspicuous.
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The exterior of Amy Butler's NOLA laptop wrap, constructed from water-repellent material, is sleek and inconspicuous.
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