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WATER-RESISTANT

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Dictionary entry overview: What does water-resistant mean?

• WATER-RESISTANT (adjective)
The adjective WATER-RESISTANT has 1 sense:

1. hindering the penetration of water

Familiarity information: WATER-RESISTANT used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• WATER-RESISTANT (adjective)

Sense 1

water-resistant ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Hindering the penetration of water

Synonyms:

water-repellent; water-resistant

Context example:

a water-repellent coat

Similar:

impermeable (preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through)

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