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hydrophobic
UK
/haɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/
US
/haɪdrəˈfoʊbɪk/
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hydrophobic
adjective
more hydrophobic
Comp.
most hydrophobic
Super.
UK
/haɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/
US
/haɪdrəˈfoʊbɪk/
гидрофобный
The hydrophobic coating on the surface repels water.
Гидрофобное покрытие на поверхности отталкивает воду.
Synonyms
water-repellent
nonwetting
repellent
water-resistant
Antonyms
hydrophilic
Definitions
hydrophobic
adjective
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.
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