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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
That does not absorb water or that prevents the absorption of water..
Near-synonym: water-resistant
Use water-repellent when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Water-repellent means That does not absorb water or that prevents the absorption of water..
Common synonyms include hydrophobic, water-resistant, impermeable.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Near-synonym: water-resistant
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