Modern items may be waterproofed by applying
water-repellent coatings or by sealing seams with gaskets or O-ring s. In construction, a
Kaynak: Waterproofingdroplet The cause of self-cleaning properties is the hydrophobic
water-repellent double structure of the surface This enables the contact
Kaynak: Lotus effectMackinaw cloth is a heavy dense
water-repellent wool en cloth, similar to Melton cloth. It was used to make a short coat of the same name
Kaynak: Mackinaw clothJig-A-Loo is a silicone -based lubricant and
water-repellent spray. The manufacturer states that it contains no oil, grease, wax,
Kaynak: Jig-A-LooThe river otter is protected and insulated by a thick,
water-repellent coat of fur. The river otter, a member of the weasel family , is
Kaynak: North American river otterFluoroalkanes can serve as oil-
repellent /
water-repellent fluoropolymers , solvent s, liquid breathing research agents, and powerful
Kaynak: FluorocarbonSudocrem contains a
water-repellent base (consisting of oils / waxes ); protective and emollient agents; antibacterial and antifungal
Kaynak: Sudocremwhich makes it hypoallergenic Alpaca is naturally
water-repellent and difficult to ignite Huacaya, an alpaca that grows soft spongy fiber
Kaynak: Alpaca fiberactually most often encountered running around on the water surface, being kept from sinking by surface tension and their
water-repellent legs.
Kaynak: GerromorphaThey are known for their ability to form a hydrophobic (
water-repellent) coating on the surface of an object They were first discovered
Kaynak: HydrophobinA
water-repellent cotton version of Bedford cord called Jungle Cloth was used by the U.S. Navy for flight clothing during the 1920s-1940
Kaynak: Bedford cordThe hairs make the top surface of the leaf
water-repellent, keeping the plant afloat even after being pushed under. A water body may be
Kaynak: Azolla pinnataThe leaves of this and its relative A. mollis are noted for being highly
water-repellent This plant is valued as groundcover in
Kaynak: Alchemilla erythropoda