water–repellent

adjective wa·ter–re·pel·lent \ˌwȯ-tə(r)-ri-ˈpe-lənt, ˌwä-\

Definition of WATER-REPELLENT

: treated with a finish that is resistant but not impervious to penetration by water

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1850

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