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Hydrophobic

hydrophobic

adjective

1. (physics) (chemistry) lacking an affinity for water; insoluble in water; repelling water.

Examples of hydrophobic molecules include the alkanes, oils, fats, and greasy substances in general.

2. of, or having hydrophobia (literally, the fear of or water)

Word origin: Attic Greek hydro- for water and phobos for fear


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