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(wa-ter-re-pel-lent) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. designed to resist the penetration of water.

Example Sentence

My rain coat is water-repellent. Spelled with a hyphen.

More Example Sentences

She wore water-repellent shoes in the rain.

Synonyms

waterproof; hydrophobic; moisture-resistant

Antonyms

absorbent; permeable; soggy

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Rhymes

  • propellant
  • repellent

  • water-repellent
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