water-resistant

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Recent Examples of water-resistant If a thick layer of wet coffee grounds is placed around a plant, a water-resistant barrier is formed (ask a plumber what the grounds do to your plumbing pipes). Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025 Use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025 The researchers placed droplets of bull semen at the end of a flexible plastic strip suspended next to a water-resistant surface. Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 14 May 2025 Just glimpse their best-selling Jasper Collection that now has water-resistant outdoor upholstery, quick-dry foam cushions, and a teak base. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
  • GoPro Max for $822: GoPro's entry into the 360 camera world, the Max is a capable action camera, featuring 6K video in a waterproof form factor with industry-leading stabilization.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 12 May 2025
  • The lights are made from a type of waterproof and corrosion-resistant plastic that can last multiple seasons, even through harsh Southern temperatures and seasonal weather conditions.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • The shells, which are watertight and surprisingly sturdy, usually can be completed for a project in 24 hours.
    Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
  • Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The kid's version is a 2.5-layer shell with a non-fluorinated (read: PFAS-free) durable water-repellent (DWR) coating, taped seams, and an adjustable hood.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 May 2025
  • The minimalist skirt is made from quick-dry, water-repellent fabric and comes equipped with stash pockets and drawstings at the waist and side seams.
    Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 15 May 2025

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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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