Meaning of hydrophobic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪdrəˈfoʊbɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hydrophobic

    Definitions

    1. abnormally afraid of water

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    hydrophobic

    Definitions

    1. lacking affinity for water

    Examples

    • « tending to repel and not absorb water »
    • « tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water »

    Antonyms

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