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water-resistant

water-resistant

Meaning of water-resistant

partially resistant to water

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British English/wɔːtəˈrɪzɪstənt/
American English/ˌwɔtɚ rɪˈzɪstənt/
Russian transcription[vlɐɡɐˈstojkʲɪj]
water-resistant
water-resistant - влагостойкий
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water-resistant with Russian translation

water-resistant usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Влагостойкая пропитка на пальто выдержала лёгкий ливень.

The coat's water-resistant finish held up during the light shower.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Держите карту в чехле с надписью 'влагостойкий'.

Keep the map in a water-resistant sleeve.

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water-resistant belongs to the topic "Clothing for Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

water-resistantвлагостойкий
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

water-resistant synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between water-resistant / moisture-resistant / splash-proof / rainproof / showerproof / weatherproof

🇬🇧English
water-resistant

General term for something that resists water to some degree but is not necessarily fully impermeable.

B1Very Often

This jacket is water-resistant, so light rain won't soak you.

Эта куртка — влагостойкая, поэтому небольшой дождь вас не промочит.

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moisture-resistant

Emphasizes resistance to high humidity or moisture/condensation rather than direct water contact.

B2Rarely

The packaging is moisture-resistant to protect the contents during storage.

Упаковка влагостойкая, чтобы защитить содержимое при хранении.

S
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splash-proof

Specifically protects against splashes but not immersion or heavy rain; a narrower level of protection.

B1Rarely

The speaker is splash-proof, so you can use it near a pool but not underwater.

Динамик брызгозащищённый, поэтому его можно использовать у бассейна, но не под водой.

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rainproof

Specifically protects against rain; close to 'water-resistant' but more focused on rain.

B1Rarely

Carry a rainproof poncho if you expect rain on the hike.

Возьмите дождевик, если на прогулке ожидается дождь.

S
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showerproof

Means the item will withstand light rain or a shower for a short time; often used for clothing descriptions.

B2Rarely

These shoes are showerproof, suitable for short walks in light rain.

Эта обувь выдержит краткий дождь, подходит для короткой прогулки при небольшом ливне.

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weatherproof

Broader in meaning: protection against various weather conditions (rain, wind, sometimes sun).

B2Often

The garden furniture is weatherproof and can stay outside all year.

Садовая мебель непроницаема для непогоды и может оставаться на улице круглый год.

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damp-proof

Often used for building materials; prevents penetration of damp or moisture from ground/walls rather than surface water.

B2Rarely

They installed a damp-proof membrane under the floor to stop moisture rising.

Они установили гидроизоляционную мембрану под полом, чтобы прекратить капиллярное поднятие сырости.

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How to pronounce water-resistant and what this word means

water-resistant translation: влагостойкий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce water-resistant

/wɔːtəˈrɪzɪstənt/

water-resistant translation

влагостойкий

water-resistant examples

The coat's water-resistant finish held up during the light shower.

water-resistant transcription

/wɔːtəˈrɪzɪstənt/, /ˌwɔtɚ rɪˈzɪstənt/

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water-resistant meaning: what does it mean?

partially resistant to water

water-resistant pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

water-resistant is pronounced as /wɔːtəˈrɪzɪstənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

water-resistant definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The coat's water-resistant finish held up during the light shower. Translation: Влагостойкая пропитка на пальто выдержала лёгкий ливень.

Is water-resistant part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, water-resistant (влагостойкий) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is water-resistant part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, water-resistant (влагостойкий) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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