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
Examples of water-repellent in a Sentence
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The outside is made of a water-repellent nylon fabric that helps keep moisture out.
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Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The chemicals are nearly indestructible and have been used widely for decades in food packaging, firefighting foam, and other nonstick and water-repellent items.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Used since the 1950s to make consumer products nonstick, oil- and water-repellent and resistant to temperature change, PFAS chemicals have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, fertility issues, high cholesterol, hormone disruption, liver damage, obesity and thyroid disease.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Nonstick pans have been most famously associated with PFAS but the chemicals can be found in water-repellent clothes and carpets, certain shampoos, cosmetics and hundreds of other household items.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Look for pants that are water-resistant or water-repellent and are quick-drying and breathable.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
This high-quality roller is made with water-repellent and stain-resistant material that keeps the bag in pristine quality, even years down the road.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
This iteration is designed in quilted, water-repellent nylon and features both exterior and interior pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Lululemon City Adventurer Belt Bag 2.5L This Lululemon belt bag is made with a water-repellent fabric and decorated with the brand’s logo front and center.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The chemicals are nearly indestructible and have been used widely for decades in food packaging, firefighting foam, and other nonstick and water-repellent items.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Used since the 1950s to make consumer products nonstick, oil- and water-repellent and resistant to temperature change, PFAS chemicals have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, fertility issues, high cholesterol, hormone disruption, liver damage, obesity and thyroid disease.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Nonstick pans have been most famously associated with PFAS but the chemicals can be found in water-repellent clothes and carpets, certain shampoos, cosmetics and hundreds of other household items.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Look for pants that are water-resistant or water-repellent and are quick-drying and breathable.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
This high-quality roller is made with water-repellent and stain-resistant material that keeps the bag in pristine quality, even years down the road.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
This iteration is designed in quilted, water-repellent nylon and features both exterior and interior pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Lululemon City Adventurer Belt Bag 2.5L This Lululemon belt bag is made with a water-repellent fabric and decorated with the brand’s logo front and center.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
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