hydrophobic

UK
/haɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/
US
/haɪdrəˈfoʊbɪk/

Translations

hydrophobicadjective
more hydrophobic
Comp.
most hydrophobic
Super.
UK
/haɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/
US
/haɪdrəˈfoʊbɪk/
The hydrophobic coating on the surface repels water.
Гидрофобное покрытие на поверхности отталкивает воду.

Definitions

hydrophobicadjective
Having a tendency to repel or fail to mix with water.
The hydrophobic coating on the jacket ensures that it remains dry even in heavy rain.
Affected with or relating to hydrophobia (rabies); rabid.
The veterinarian quarantined the hydrophobic dog to prevent the spread of disease.