water-repellency
/ˌwɔːtərɪˈpɛlənsi/ /ˌwɔːtərɪˈpɛl(ə)nsi/ /ˈwɔːtərɪˌpɛlənsi/noun
Resistance to the absorption or passage of water; specifically the property of being not easily penetrated by water but nevertheless porous, especially as a result of being treated for such a purpose with a surface coating.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in U.S. Patents. From water + repellency, after water-repellent.
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