repellent (s)
resistant (s)

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type s
lex_filenum 00
def incapable of absorbing or mixing with
examples a water-repellent fabric
plastic highly resistant to steam and water
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Similar to nonabsorbent, nonabsorptive
Derivationally related form resistant → resist
Derivationally related form repellent → repellent
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Similar to nonabsorbent, nonabsorptive
Derivationally related form repellent → repellent
Derivationally related form resist → resistant

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