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water-repellent

[ waw-ter-ri-pel-uhnt, wot-er- ]

adjective

  1. having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water.


water-repellent

adjective

  1. (of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of water-repellent1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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The Even Coat in Clay is made from waxed cotton, providing water-repellent and wind resistant properties without the use of synthetic materials.

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Ground that once absorbed and filtered water becomes water-repellent.

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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.

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Clean gravel has been washed of debris that could form a water-repellent crust in the mulch and support weed growth.

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Made primarily of lipids, the same water-repellent molecules that constitute household cooking fats like butter and olive oil, lipid nanoparticles have proven tremendously effective at delivering delicate molecular payloads.

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