hydrophobic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /haɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/

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• Hyphenation: hy‧dro‧pho‧bic

Adjective

Positive hydrophobic

Comparative more hydrophobic

Superlative most hydrophobic

1. (physics) (chemistry) If something is hydrophobic, it is unable to absorb or mix with water.