repellent
61water-repellent — [wôt′ərri pel΄ənt] adj. that repels water but is not thoroughly waterproof …
62inter-repellent — see inter prefix …
63shark repellent — noun Date: 1977 any of various measures that a company uses to fend off unwanted takeover attempts …
64water-repellent — adjective Date: 1896 treated with a finish that is resistant but not impervious to penetration by water …
65shark repellent — 1) a chemical compound that discourages sharks from attacking humans 2) a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts …
66self-repellent — adj. * * * …
67shark repellent — any tactic used by a corporation to prevent a takeover by a corporate raider. [1980 85] * * * …
68water-repellent — /waw teuhr ri pel euhnt, wot euhr /, adj. having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water. [1895 1900] * * * …
69moisture-repellent — adjective That will not allow water to penetrate …
70water-repellent — adjective that slows the penetration of water (but is not waterproof) Syn: water resistant …