A waterproof raincoat is a shell whose purpose is to block the rain.
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Charles Macintosh invented the waterproof coat in 1824
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Plastic is easy to mould into garments, and is waterproof.
A raincoat is called a "Mackintosh" after Charles Macintosh, a Scottish chemist who invented a waterproof fabric in the early 19th century. He developed a method of bonding two layers of cloth with a layer of rubber, creating a practical and effective rain-resistant garment. The term "Mackintosh" eventually became synonymous with waterproof coats, especially as his designs gained popularity. Today, it is often used to refer to any type of raincoat.
A "waterproof cloak" or "raincoat" in Spanish is "impermeable". It is pronounced "eem-pare-may-AH-blay". Please see this site for confirmation of the translation: http://www.answers.com/library/Translations
You can't use a property, as it's a description of something a substance does. A better question would be to ask 'What are the properties you would look for in a material to be used for a raincoat?' You'd want it to be waterproof, flexible, hard wearing and comfortable.
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A Londoner's raincoat is often referred to as a "mac" or "mackintosh." This lightweight, waterproof coat is designed to keep the wearer dry during the frequent rain typical in London. The term "mackintosh" comes from the name of Charles Macintosh, who invented the waterproof fabric in the early 19th century.
a raincoat is 'un imperméable' or 'un manteau' in French.
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