water-repellent

noun

Meaning

A chemical used to make fabric water-repellent.
That slows the penetration of water (but is not waterproof).

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Related words

water-resistant(English)impermeable(English)moisture-repellent(English)showerproof(English)nonwaterproofed(English)nonwaterproof(English)waterproof(English)unwaterproofed(English)

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