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hydrophobe

/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/

/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/

Translations

hydrophobenoun

hydrophobes

/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/

/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/

The hydrophobe was used in the experiment to test water resistance.

Гидрофоб использовался в эксперименте для проверки водостойкости.

Synonyms

hydrophobic substance

hydrophobeadjective

more hydrophobe

Comp.

most hydrophobe

Super.

/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/

/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/

Used attributively to describe water-repellent substances or surfaces.

Synonyms

hydrophobenoun

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.

hydrophobeadjective

Having a tendency to repel water; water-repellent.

The hydrophobe coating prevented moisture from penetrating the fabric.