repellent
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4.7
- noun
- /rɪˈpɛlənt/
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impermeabilizante
- Before the camping trip, he treated his shoes with a repellent to ensure they would stay dry.
- water repellent
Examples
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Treat suede and leather with water repellent spray:
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Before you wear your new pair of shoes, be sure to apply a coat or two of water repellent spray.
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Once that is completed, treatment to consolidate the stone will take place, followed by the application of a water repellent as final protection.
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If it's gone, you know that most of that waxy water repellent coating is gone off the straw.
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Silikroil leaves behind a water-repellent coating to prevent corrosion and protect against rust.
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This shell is bonded to a waterproof/breathable membrane and has an advanced water-repellent finish that causes water to bead up and roll off.
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Fabric boots have a durable waterproof repellent applied in the factory; over time, this coating does wear off (even from the first few uses), so buy a reproofer and conditioner or water proofer.
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A number of Spyder outdoor jackets for males have undoable styles and are Pylon water repellent, which repels moisture and protects against water and oil-based stains.
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Lanolin oil is a waxy natural substance found in sheep fleece that acts as a water repellent, which makes Fishermen's Wool ideal for accessories or garments for skiers and fishermen.
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The jacket has a repellent coating that keeps it dry in the rain.
Synonyms
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5.3
Something you put on things to keep them safe from damage
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6.0
A substance put on fabric to make it resist water
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3.3
A product that makes things like shoes or jackets resist water
Antonyms
Compounds
How Water-Repellent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Repellent comes from the Latin parts re- 'back' and pellere 'to drive', the same root you see in propel (to 'push'). So a fabric repellent is something that 'drives back' water or liquid and stops it from getting in.