hydrophobic
IPA: haɪdrʌfˈoʊbɪk
adjective
- Of, or having, hydrophobia (rabies).
- (physics, chemistry) Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb or to be wetted by water.
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Examples of "hydrophobic" in Sentences
- The hydrophobic coating on the rain jacket repelled water, keeping me dry during the storm
- The hydrophobic nature of the plant's leaves prevented them from getting soaked in the rain
- The hydrophobic material of the swimsuit caused water droplets to bead up and roll off
- The scientist studied the hydrophobic properties of the new chemical compound in the lab
- The hydrophobic membrane in the water filter ensured that only clean water passed through
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