water repellent

wa·ter-re·pel·lent

[waw-ter-ri-pel-uhnt, wot-er-]
adjective
having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water.

Origin:
1895–1900

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water-repellent
 
adj
(of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water

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Water repellent is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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