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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That only works because their bodies are covered in microscopic, water-repellent hairs.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
When shopping for a mold-resistant shower curtain, look for eco-friendly water-repellent materials like PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) or EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Plus, its water-repellent fabric will hold up even during bad weather conditions.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Other bags have water-repellent shells that cause liquid to bead off the surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
When shopping for a mold-resistant shower curtain, look for eco-friendly water-repellent materials like PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) or EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Plus, its water-repellent fabric will hold up even during bad weather conditions.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Other bags have water-repellent shells that cause liquid to bead off the surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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