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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Similarly, the kitchen cabinets were designed with a water-repellent material made from wood particles, also recycled and also very inexpensive.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
This supremely warm coat is filled with 600-fill-power insulating goose down, is water-repellent, and 40% off.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Made with durable water-repellent fabric, this nifty hiking backpack comes with a padded laptop sleeve, an organizational front pocket, and a quick-cinch top opening for immediate access to your belongings.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The purse is crafted with water-repellent fabric, a 56-inch adjustable strap, two exterior pockets, and a darling floral design that looks great year round.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
This supremely warm coat is filled with 600-fill-power insulating goose down, is water-repellent, and 40% off.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Made with durable water-repellent fabric, this nifty hiking backpack comes with a padded laptop sleeve, an organizational front pocket, and a quick-cinch top opening for immediate access to your belongings.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The purse is crafted with water-repellent fabric, a 56-inch adjustable strap, two exterior pockets, and a darling floral design that looks great year round.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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