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water repellent water repellent[′wȯd·ər ri‚pel·ənt] (materials) Chemicals used to treat textiles, leather, paper, or wood to make them resistant (but not proof) to wetting by water; includes various types of resins, aluminum of zirconium acetates, or latexes. water repellent1. Said of a surface that is resistant to, but not impervious to, water penetration. 2. A material used to treat a surface to increase its resistance to the penetration of water. |