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water-resistant

[waw-ter-ri-zis-tuhnt, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tər rɪˌzɪs tənt, ˈwɒt ər- /


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Early in the process, Quezon, a historian and grandson of a former Philippine president, learned to his dismay that the local hardwood and water-resistant species used to build the galleons had long been wiped out.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

It is a company making safety-compliant workboots and water-resistant cargo pants.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 2026

Accordingly, it has a stopwatch and is water-resistant up to a certain depth, unlike more delicate and perhaps technically nicer-looking analog watches.

From Slate Jan. 25, 2026

Beavers were hunted to extinction in Britain 400 years ago for their meat, furry water-resistant pelts and a substance they secrete called castoreum - used in food, medicine and perfume.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2025

A blanket of the water-resistant, feather-heavy Ozakian spider silk was cut into a protective covering for Vye.

From Star Hunter by Norton, Andre




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