Meaning of oleophobic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌəʊlɪəʊˈfəʊbɪk/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   oleophobic

   Etymology

   1930s; earliest use found in Science. From oleo- + -phobic

   Definitions

   1. lacking affinity for oils

   Antonyms

   • oleophilic