hydrophobe

UK
/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/
US
/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/

Übersetzungen

hydrophobesubstantiv
hydrophobes
Pl.
UK
/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/
US
/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/
The hydrophobe was used in the experiment to test water resistance.
Гидрофоб использовался в эксперименте для проверки водостойкости.
Synonyme
hydrophobeadjektiv
more hydrophobe
Komp.
most hydrophobe
Super.
UK
/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/
US
/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/
Used attributively to describe water-repellent substances or surfaces.

Definitionen

hydrophobesubstantiv
A molecule or substance that repels water or does not mix with water.
The hydrophobe in the mixture caused the oil to separate from the water.
A person or organism that has an aversion to water, especially one affected by hydrophobia (rabies).
The farmer kept the sick dog away from the pond, fearing it had become a hydrophobe.
hydrophobeadjektiv
Having a tendency to repel water; water-repellent.
The hydrophobe coating prevented moisture from penetrating the fabric.