water-repellent
UK/ˈwɔtərɪ,pɛlənt/US/'wɔ:tәri,pelәnt, 'wɔ-/
Definitions
adj.
Resistant to water; able to keep water from soaking in
拒水的，防水的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwaterroot
+
-connector
+
repellentroot
=water-repellent
water + repellent (pushing back) = pushing water back; a surface that drives water off so it can't soak in. Note: water-repellent slows water down but is not fully waterproof.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fabric is water-repellent but not fully waterproof.