repellent
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re·pel·lent
/ riˈpelənt/
(also re·pel·lant)
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adj.
1. [often in comb.]
able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance:
water-repellent nylon.
2.
causing disgust or distaste:
the idea was slightly repellent to her.
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n.
1.
a substance that dissuades particular insects or other pests from approaching or settling:
a flea repellent.
2.
a substance used to treat something, esp. fabric or stone, so as to make it impervious to water:
treat brick with a silicone water repellent.
DERIVATIVES:
re·pel·lence
n.
re·pel·len·cy
n.
re·pel·lent·ly
adv.
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Toray "Dualux": Super durable water-repellent finished fabric
Magazine article from: JTN Monthly; 9/1/2000; ; 473 words
; ...super durable water-repellent finished fabric with a soft touch and waterproof/windproof...named this fabric "Dualux...highdensity woven fabrics (polyester...repellent fabrics was more than...Dualux" fabric does not absorb...
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The odd bit of rain never hurt anyone (in a breathable, three- layer waterproof anorak) You've heard of Gore-Tex - but do you know how it works? Alex Wade explains the mysteries of the fabrics that promise to get you home dry
Newspaper article from: The Independent on Sunday; 10/27/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...only that, but water repellent too. This means...outer fabrics repel water to avoid becoming...shell, or face, fabric. Good outdoor...usually means a fabric has a tightly woven...tested any number of waterproof fabrics. He points out...
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The introduction of new waterproof breathable fabrics has greatly increased the range of choice for consumers.
M2 Presswire; 6/3/2008; 700+ words
; ...introduction of new waterproof breathable fabrics...Waterproof Breathable Fabrics: New Technologies...In the past, fabrics which offered protection...waterproof breathable fabrics has greatly increased...constructions Waterproofness Water repellency ...
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The Introduction of New Waterproof Breathable Fabrics Has Greatly Increased the Range of Choice for Consumers.
Business Wire; 6/3/2008; 700+ words
; ...the addition of "Waterproof Breathable Fabrics: New Technologies...In the past, fabrics which offered protection...waterproof breathable fabrics has greatly increased...constructions Waterproofness Water repellency Breathability...WATERPROOF BREATHABILITY Fabric density ...
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Jargon buster: waterproof, windproof and exceptionally warm, GORE-TEX[R] gear keeps you safe from the worst excesses of the weather. But could you explain the processes going on behind your back? This Gore jargon buster explains all.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Geographical; 4/1/2002; 700+ words
; ...TEX XCR[R] fabric allows 25 per cent...WINDSTOPPER[R] fabric is 200 per cent...to your skin. Waterproof VS water-resistancy Water...resistant or water-repellent fabrics are densely woven...waterproof' a fabric must be able to...
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High-performance waterproof woven fabric "intram" from Toyobo
Magazine article from: JTN Monthly; 11/1/1999; ; 582 words
; ...performance waterproof woven fabric "Intram" made...indicates water resistance...manufacturing method for waterproof woven fabrics prevents air...method possess waterproof property, but...using water-repellent agents. "Intram...
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Greenwich company's waterproof fabric sets new standard.
Newspaper article from: Stamford Advocate (Stamford, CT); 1/25/2005; 700+ words
; ...bottle of spring water and slowly pouring...to light the fabric on fire. The...performance engineered fabrics, knows he...performance fabrics for apparel and...Other performance fabrics rely on coatings...Durable Water Repellent to provide protection...and leaves the ...
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SCIENTISTS UNVEIL MOST WATERPROOF CLOTHING FABRIC
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 11/25/2008; 669 words
; ...claim is the most water-repellent clothing-appropriate...the creation of the waterproof material, has revealed that drops of water stay as spherical balls on top of the fabric, and a sheet of...says that a jet of water goes off the fabric...
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Scientists unveil most waterproof clothing fabric.
News Wire article from: Asian News International; 12/3/2008; 700+ words
; ...claim is the most water-repellent clothing-appropriate...the creation of the waterproof material, has revealed that drops of water stay as spherical balls on top of the fabric, and a sheet of...says that a jet of water goes off the fabric...
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The repellent man: the most important quality of water-and stain-resistant clothing is that it doesn't look that way.(MAN AT HIS BEST: WATERPROOF STYLE)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: Esquire; 4/1/2007; 699 words
; ...hypertraditional mainstays, now incorporate water- and stain-resistant shields in their clothing...THE ANORAK The fully taped seams and breathable fabric on this polyester anorak keep the water out. WeatherEdge Port Townsend jacket ($98...
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waterproof and water-repellent fabrics
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
waterproof and water-repellent fabrics materials treated with various substances so as to make them impervious to water. Permanent waterproofing is achieved...rubberized are subject to cracking. Water-repellent fabrics, sprayed with...
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SIC 2385 Waterproof Outerwear
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...raincoats and other waterproof outerwear from purchased rubberized fabrics, plastics, and...manufacturing waterproof or water repellent outerwear from purchased woven or knit fabrics other than wool...and boys' oiled-fabric work clothing are...from rubberized fabrics ...
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rainproof fabric
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
rainproof fabric see waterproof and water-repellent fabrics .
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Raincoat
Book article from: How Products Are Made
...treated to repel water. In 1836, Charles...cotton/polyester fabric. What is important...be soaked by the fabric) and penetration...can sink into the fabric). Raincoat fabrics are either absorbent or repellent. The best raincoats...items of clothing waterproof for hundreds of...
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London Fog Industries, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...make rubber-based waterproof coats for enlisted...that would keep the water off, and Myers...that would be both waterproof and comfortable...with conventional fabrics, he tried a new...Brothers, Inc., a fabric maker, created...sewing process, was water-repellent, and remained ...
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