wa·ter-re·pel·lent | \ ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈpe-lənt 
, ˌwä-, -tə-ri- \
, ˌwä-, -tə-ri- \Definition of water-repellent
: treated with a finish that is resistant but not impervious to penetration by water
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The first known use of water-repellent was in 1820
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