hydrophobic

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English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /haɪdɹəˈfəʊbɪk/
  • Hyphenation: hy‧dro‧pho‧bic

Etymology 1

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From hydrophobia +‎ -ic.

Adjective

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hydrophobic (not comparable)

  1. Of, or having, hydrophobia (rabies).
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Etymology 2

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From hydrophobe +‎ -ic.

Adjective

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hydrophobic (comparative more hydrophobic, superlative most hydrophobic)

  1. (physics, chemistry) Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb or to be wetted by water.
Antonyms
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  • (antonym(s) of lacking an affinity for water): hydrophilic
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