water-resistant

Handles occasional splashes

Water-resistant describes materials or products that can withstand some exposure to water without damage, though not complete immersion or prolonged contact.

A water-resistant watch survives splashes; a waterproof one survives swimming.

The jacket is water-resistant but won't keep you dry in a downpour.

apparel

raincoat

Waterproof outer garment

poncho · shell · parka · trench · boots · galoshes · waders · gloves · hat · pants

coatings

sealant

Gap-blocking substance

wax · enamel · glaze · resin · epoxy · nanocoating · fluoropolymer · acrylic · varnish · lacquer

fabrics

gore-tex

Breathable waterproof membrane

  • ripstopTear-resistant woven material
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer
  • polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric

oilcloth · canvas · neoprene · microfiber · laminated · coated · treated · rubberized · vinyl · PVC

electronics

smartphone

Handheld connected computer

camera · tablet · gasket · sealed · submersible · splashproof · sweatproof · circuitry · touchscreen

outdoor

hiking

Recreational trail walking

  • campingOutdoor recreational lodging
  • sailingWind-propelled water travel
  • kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated

fishing · rafting · trekking · paddling · mountaineering · trail · gear · tent · tarp · canopy

ratings

ATM

Automated banking kiosk

rated · standard · specification · depth · submersion · pressure · duration · splash · spray · immersion

Categories
Opposites
impermeability to water

water-resistantpermeable

Allowing substances through

absorbent · porous · water-permeable · pervious · spongy

protection level

water-resistantwater-permeable

Allowing liquid to pass

waterproof · impermeable · watertight · hermetically sealed · unprotected

Family

water, resist, resistance, resistant, waterproof, resisting, corrosion-resistant, stain-resistant, nonresistant

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G