water-repellent in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for water-repellent in the English»Spanish Dictionary

water-repellent [Am ˈwɔdər rəˌpɛlənt, Brit], water-resistant [-rɪˌzɪstənt] ADJ

water-repellent fabric

impermeabilizado

water-repellent fabric

hidrófugo

water-repellent finish

impermeable

Translations for water-repellent in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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una tela que repele el agua

a water-resistant o water-repellent fabric

water-repellent in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for water-repellent in the English»Spanish Dictionary

water-repellent ADJ

water-repellent

hidrófugo, -a

Translations for water-repellent in the Spanish»English Dictionary

I.repelente ADJ

1. repelente (rechazador):

repelente

repellent

repelente al agua

water-repellent

2. repelente (repugnante):

repelente

repulsive

3. repelente (redicho):

repelente

affected

II.repelente N mf (sabelotodo)

repelente

know-all Brit

repelente

know-it-all Am

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Insects are covered in waxy, water-repellent shells, but the velvet worm's slime contains fat and detergent molecules that break past this defence.

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Thus, during their experiments, the researchers noticed that the rubbery coatings worked best for repelling ice, even when they weren't water-repellent.

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You may also find sawdust available very cheaply, but this should be avoided -- it tends to form a compact, water-repellent layer, and it looks awful.

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Usual hydrophobic materials show their great water-repellent properties because of air pockets on them that reduce the contact of water droplets with the underlying surface.

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Your favourite antimicrobial workout shirt or water-repellent hiking jacket may contain some surprising and potentially toxic chemicals.

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Ten water-repellent wire legs extend out and onto the water, while two oar-like legs -- propelled by two miniature motors -- push the bug-bot along.

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This wind and water-repellent running jacket comes in three colourways - purple, pink and black.

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The paddles' roughness and water-repellent properties stop water from sticking as it hits.

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There is no point in applying a water-repellent coating.

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Ideal snow shoveling clothing for the rest of the body is lightweight, layered, and water-repellent to increase ventilation while maintaining insulation.

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