Water-resistant - translation, pronunciation and examples
water-resistant
partially resistant to water
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When to use water-resistant
влагостойкая куртка
влагостойкое пальто
влагостойкая обувь
влагостойкая ткань
влагостойкий материал
water-resistant usage examples
Влагостойкая пропитка на пальто выдержала лёгкий ливень.
The coat's water-resistant finish held up during the light shower.
Держите карту в чехле с надписью 'влагостойкий'.
Keep the map in a water-resistant sleeve.
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General term for something that resists water to some degree but is not necessarily fully impermeable.
Emphasizes resistance to high humidity or moisture/condensation rather than direct water contact.
Specifically protects against splashes but not immersion or heavy rain; a narrower level of protection.
Specifically protects against rain; close to 'water-resistant' but more focused on rain.
Means the item will withstand light rain or a shower for a short time; often used for clothing descriptions.
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What's the difference between water-resistant / moisture-resistant / splash-proof / rainproof / showerproof / weatherproof
General term for something that resists water to some degree but is not necessarily fully impermeable.
This jacket is water-resistant, so light rain won't soak you.
Эта куртка — влагостойкая, поэтому небольшой дождь вас не промочит.
Emphasizes resistance to high humidity or moisture/condensation rather than direct water contact.
The packaging is moisture-resistant to protect the contents during storage.
Упаковка влагостойкая, чтобы защитить содержимое при хранении.
Specifically protects against splashes but not immersion or heavy rain; a narrower level of protection.
The speaker is splash-proof, so you can use it near a pool but not underwater.
Динамик брызгозащищённый, поэтому его можно использовать у бассейна, но не под водой.
Specifically protects against rain; close to 'water-resistant' but more focused on rain.
Carry a rainproof poncho if you expect rain on the hike.
Возьмите дождевик, если на прогулке ожидается дождь.
Means the item will withstand light rain or a shower for a short time; often used for clothing descriptions.
These shoes are showerproof, suitable for short walks in light rain.
Эта обувь выдержит краткий дождь, подходит для короткой прогулки при небольшом ливне.
Broader in meaning: protection against various weather conditions (rain, wind, sometimes sun).
The garden furniture is weatherproof and can stay outside all year.
Садовая мебель непроницаема для непогоды и может оставаться на улице круглый год.
Often used for building materials; prevents penetration of damp or moisture from ground/walls rather than surface water.
They installed a damp-proof membrane under the floor to stop moisture rising.
Они установили гидроизоляционную мембрану под полом, чтобы прекратить капиллярное поднятие сырости.
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How to pronounce water-resistant and what this word means
water-resistant translation: влагостойкий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce water-resistant
/wɔːtəˈrɪzɪstənt/
water-resistant translation
влагостойкий
water-resistant examples
The coat's water-resistant finish held up during the light shower.
water-resistant transcription
/wɔːtəˈrɪzɪstənt/, /ˌwɔtɚ rɪˈzɪstənt/
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Questions about this word
water-resistant meaning: what does it mean?
partially resistant to water
water-resistant pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
water-resistant is pronounced as /wɔːtəˈrɪzɪstənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
water-resistant definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The coat's water-resistant finish held up during the light shower. Translation: Влагостойкая пропитка на пальто выдержала лёгкий ливень.
Is water-resistant part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?
Yes, water-resistant (влагостойкий) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is water-resistant part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, water-resistant (влагостойкий) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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