water-repellent
water-repellent adjective: that does not absorb water or that prevents the absorption of water. Also the alternative form of water repellent.
Adjective
water-repellent (comparative more water-repellent, superlative most water-repellent)
- That does not absorb water or that prevents the absorption of water.
- Near-synonym: water-resistant
- Synonyms:
- hydrophobic, water-resistant
Also used as
water-repellent is also the alternative form of water repellent.
Synonyms of water-repellent
Forms of water-repellent
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more water-repellent |
| superlative | most water-repellent |
| Noun | |
| plural | water-repellents |
Questions about water-repellent
- What does water-repellent mean?
- Water-repellent means that does not absorb water or that prevents the absorption of water.
- What part of speech is water-repellent?
- Water-repellent is an adjective.
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