moisture-resistant
Won't absorb water
Moisture-resistant describes materials or products designed to withstand exposure to water or humidity without significant damage: moisture-resistant drywall, moisture-resistant flooring.
The term indicates protection against dampness rather than complete impermeability—distinct from waterproof, which implies a total barrier.
Common in construction, packaging, and electronics contexts.
Impervious to moisture
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
sealed · coated · laminated · breathable · DWR · waxed canvas · oilcloth · vinyl
Closed to prevent entry
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- pottingPlacing in soil vessels
circuit board · connectors · outdoor · weatherized · ruggedized · protected · desiccant · airtight
Gypsum-core building panels
- sheathingProtective outer layer
- subfloorBase beneath finished flooring
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- vapor barrierMaterial preventing moisture transmission
sealant · caulk · flashing · roofing · siding · foundation · basement · bathroom
Obstruction preventing passage
blister pack · shrink wrap · vacuum-sealed · desiccant · silica gel · pharmaceutical · food-grade · shelf-stable
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
polyester · sealed · coated · laminated · breathable · DWR · waxed canvas · oilcloth · vinyl · rubber
sealed
Closed to prevent entry
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
potting · circuit board · connectors · outdoor · weatherized · ruggedized · protected · desiccant · airtight · splash-proof
drywall
Gypsum-core building panels
- sheathingProtective outer layer
- subfloorBase beneath finished flooring
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
vapor barrier · sealant · caulk · flashing · roofing · siding · foundation · basement · bathroom · rot-proof
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
sachet · blister pack · shrink wrap · vacuum-sealed · desiccant · silica gel · pharmaceutical · food-grade · shelf-stable · hermetic
- product qualitiesdurable, lightweight, flexible, sturdy, portable
- leak preventionwatertight, waterproof, caulk, airtight, caulking
moisture-resistantabsorbent
Able to soak up
porous · permeable · water-permeable · hygroscopic · spongy
moisture, resistant, moist, moisten, moistly, moistness, moisturize, moisturizer, moisturizing