water-repellent
adjective
wa·ter-re·pel·lent
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈpe-lənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
: treated with a finish that is resistant but not impervious to penetration by water
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The latest iteration features the same robust build and chuck-about-ability but has been consciously upgraded with phthalate-free, recycled PVC and recycled nylon that’s treated with a non-PFC water-repellent (DWR) finish.
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
Burn scars are at particular risk because intense heat can make soil water-repellent, while the loss of vegetation can mean there aren’t enough roots to hold the soil in place.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Unlike clunky water-repellent boots, Skechers’ style is sleek and lightweight, according to numerous shoppers.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
This develops from decomposing leaves and other organic material, which contain naturally hydrophobic or water-repellent compounds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
Burn scars are at particular risk because intense heat can make soil water-repellent, while the loss of vegetation can mean there aren’t enough roots to hold the soil in place.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Unlike clunky water-repellent boots, Skechers’ style is sleek and lightweight, according to numerous shoppers.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
This develops from decomposing leaves and other organic material, which contain naturally hydrophobic or water-repellent compounds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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