Definition of water-repellent
:treated with a finish that is resistant but not impervious to penetration by water
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wa·ter-re·pel·lent
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ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈpe-lənt
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ˌwä-
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-tə-ri-
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Updated on: 11 Sep 2017
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1820
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