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water-repellent

[ waw-ter-ri-pel-uhnt, wot-er- ]

adjective

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


water-repellent

adjective

  1. (of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of water-repellent1

First recorded in 1895–1900

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