hydrofuge

/ˌhaɪdrəˈfuːdʒ/; /ˌhaɪdrɒfʊdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A means of excluding or repelling water; a water-repellent or waterproof structure.

“The architect designed the hydrofuge to protect the building from flooding during heavy rainfall.”

Synonyms

  • water-repellent
  • waterproof

Antonyms

  • hydrophilic
  • water-absorbing