Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resistant to water penetration: Describes a material, coating, or object that is able to withstand exposure to water to a significant degree, preventing it from being easily penetrated or soaked. It implies a level of protection but not complete impermeability.

Usage

• The term "water-resistant" is used to describe items designed to protect against water in everyday conditions, such as light rain or splashes. It is a common specification for watches, clothing, electronics, and fabrics.
• It is important to distinguish it from "waterproof," which suggests a higher, often complete, level of protection against water ingress.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • My new watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters, so I can swim with it.
  • He wore a water-resistant jacket to stay dry during the hike in the drizzle.
  • The phone case claims to be water-resistant, protecting the device from accidental spills.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Specification: Often used with a measured standard (e.g., water-resistant to 3 ATM, 50m) to indicate the level of pressure or depth it can theoretically withstand.
  • The manufacturer guarantees the device is water-resistant under IEC standard 60529.

Variants and Related Words

• Waterproof (adj): Offering a very high or complete degree of protection against water penetration. (Note: This is a stronger, related term, not a variant of "water-resistant").
• Water-repellent (adj): Tending to shed water but not necessarily resistant to water pressure or prolonged exposure. It often describes a surface treatment on fabrics.
• Resistant (adj): Offering opposition or withstanding the action of something. (The root component of the compound adjective).

Synonyms

• Rainproof: Resistant to rain.
• Splash-proof: Resistant to water splashes.
• Moisture-resistant: Resistant to dampness or humidity.

Antonyms

• Porous: Allowing liquid or air to pass through.
• Absorbent: Tending to soak up liquid.
• Permeable: Allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Adjective

1. hindering the penetration of water
   • a water-repellent coat