(たいすいせい)

たいすいせい
noun
water resistance; waterproof quality
technology
1. water resistance; water-resistant quality; waterproof property
The ability of a material or product to resist the penetration or effects of water. Used when describing the properties of fabrics, coatings, electronics, and other products.
この時計(とけい)耐水性(たいすいせい)ある
This watch is water-resistant.
It uses a highly water-resistant material.
This paint has excellent water resistance, so it can be used outdoors for a long time.

A compound of 耐水(たいすい) (water-resistant) and (せい) (property, quality). The (たい)(せい) pattern is highly productive in Japanese for expressing resistance or durability: 耐熱性(たいねつせい) (heat resistance), 耐久性(たいきゅうせい) (durability), 耐震性(たいしんせい) (earthquake resistance).

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