Definition of hydrophobic

hydrophobicadjective

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/ˌhaɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk//ˌhaɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/

"Hydrophobic" comes from Greek roots: * **"hydro"** meaning "water" * **"phobos"** meaning "fear" So, literally, it means "water-fearing." This refers to the tendency of certain substances, like oils and fats, to repel water and avoid mixing with it. This is due to the chemical structure of these substances and their inability to form strong bonds with water molecules.

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having an extreme fear of water

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tending to repel water, or not mix with water

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