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water-repellent vs. water-resistant

water-repellent

[ waw-ter-ri-pel-uhnt, wot-er- ]
adjective
  1. having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water.

water-resistant

[ waw-ter-ri-zis-tuhnt, wot-er- ]
adjective
  1. resisting though not entirely preventing the penetration of water.