water repellent
[′wȯd·ər ri‚pel·ənt] (materials)
Chemicals used to treat textiles, leather, paper, or wood to make them resistant (but not proof) to wetting by water; includes various types of resins, aluminum of zirconium acetates, or latexes.
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water repellent
1. Said of a surface that is resistant to, but not impervious to, water penetration.
2. A material used to treat a surface to increase its resistance to the penetration of water.
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