hydration-resistant
|hy-dra-tion-re-sist-ant|
/haɪˈdreɪʃən rɪˈzɪstənt/
resistant to moisture
Etymology
'hydration-resistant' originates from the combination of 'hydration' and 'resistant', where 'hydration' refers to the process of causing something to absorb water, and 'resistant' means having the ability to withstand or oppose something.
'hydration' comes from the Greek word 'hydor' meaning 'water', and 'resistant' comes from the Latin word 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand'.
Initially, 'hydration' referred to the process of absorbing water, and 'resistant' meant to withstand. Together, they evolved to describe materials that can withstand moisture.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to resist or withstand the effects of hydration or moisture.
The hydration-resistant coating on the fabric ensures it remains dry even in humid conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 08:23