water-resistance
Repels liquids naturally
Water-resistance is the ability to repel or withstand water to some degree without being fully waterproof.
A water-resistant watch can handle splashes but not submersion.
The term often appears hyphenated as an adjective: a water-resistant jacket, water-resistant mascara.
Unlike waterproof, it implies limited protection rather than complete impermeability.
Durable water repellency
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
- rainwearClothing for wet weather
- outerwearProtective top garments
- breathablePermits air passage
waxed cotton · nylon · ripstop · rain jacket · hardshell · softshell · impregnation · Scotchgard
Repels aqueous substances
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
vinyl · polyurethane · epoxy · latex · treated wood · caulk · bitumen · asphalt
Closed to prevent entry
- submersibleUnderwater exploration vehicle
- splashproofProtected against minor moisture
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- O-ringCircular sealing element
enclosure · smartphone · watch · earbuds · underwater camera · hydrophobic · sweatproof · weatherproof
Resistance through fluid
- hydrodynamicsScience of liquid motion
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
body position · glide · swimsuit · racing suit · shaved · drafting · lap time · technique
DWR
Durable water repellency
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
- rainwearClothing for wet weather
- outerwearProtective top garments
breathable · waxed cotton · nylon · ripstop · rain jacket · hardshell · softshell · impregnation · Scotchgard · beading
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
rubber · vinyl · polyurethane · epoxy · latex · treated wood · caulk · bitumen · asphalt · moisture barrier
sealed
Closed to prevent entry
- submersibleUnderwater exploration vehicle
- splashproofProtected against minor moisture
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
O-ring · enclosure · smartphone · watch · earbuds · underwater camera · hydrophobic · sweatproof · weatherproof
drag
Resistance through fluid
- hydrodynamicsScience of liquid motion
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
body position · propulsion · glide · swimsuit · racing suit · shaved · drafting · lap time · technique · freestyle
water-resistanceporosity
Void space density
absorbency · permeability · water-permeable · absorbent · porous
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