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water-repellent

The word “water-repellent” has 5 syllables: wa-ter-re-pel-lent

It's pronounced as /ˈwɔːtər rɪˈpɛlənt/

What is synonym and antonym for water-repellent?

In the thesaurus, “water-repellent” has 11 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for water-repellent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for water-repellent

Antonyms for water-repellent

Meanings of water-repellent

  • noun
    1. A chemical used to make fabric water-repellent.
  • adjective
    1. That slows the penetration of water (but is not waterproof).

Example Sentences

  • She wore a water-repellent jacket to stay dry during the light rain.
  • The backpack is water-repellent, so you don't need to worry about your gear getting wet.
  • The water-repellent shoes were perfect for the hike through the damp forest.
  • His water-repellent gloves kept his hands warm and dry while shoveling snow.
  • The fabric used for the tent is water-repellent, providing extra protection during storms.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to water-repellent, such as: absorbent, leakproof, leaky, nonabsorbent, nonporous, porous, rainproof.

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Related Words

rainproof

waterproof

waterproofed

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