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Meaning of hydrophobic in English
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪdrəˈfoʊbɪk/
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Classifying Adjective
hydrophobic
Definitions
1.
abnormally afraid of water
Synonyms
afraid(p)
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
hydrophilic