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Hydrophobic Definition & Meaning

hydrophobic
adjective
  1. lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water
  2. abnormally afraid of water

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Frequently asked questions

What does hydrophobic mean?
lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water abnormally afraid of water
What part of speech is hydrophobic?
Hydrophobic is an adjective.
How many definitions does hydrophobic have?
Hydrophobic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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