"impermeable stone"; "an impermeable layer of scum"; "a coat impermeable to rain"
is similar to
having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water
"soils retentive of moisture"
is similar to
hindering the penetration of water
"a water-repellent coat"
see also
of such close construction as to be impermeable
"a tight roof"; "warm in our tight little house"
see also
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
"a material impervious to water"; "someone impervious to argument"