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Meaning of oleophobic in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  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

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