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 products are useful.
- The material is extremely hydrophobic.
- These are hydrophobic and help conceal the insects.
- The adsorbed oil in the hydrophobic filter may be removed.
- In its inactive state, the protein is in a hydrophobic state.
- If the surface is highly hydrophobic, the droplet will bounce.
- Generally, the rougher the surface, the more hydrophobic it is.
- Hydrophobicity and the hydrophobic effect have a close relationship.
- The dispersions are compatible with hydrophilic and hydrophobic media.
- In this case it also helps that the surface of the cation is hydrophobic.
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