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nonwettable
UK
/nɒnˈwɛtəbl/
US
/nɑnˈwɛtəbl/
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nonwettable
adjective
more nonwettable
Comp.
most nonwettable
Super.
UK
/nɒnˈwɛtəbl/
US
/nɑnˈwɛtəbl/
невлажняемый
The nonwettable surface of the material makes it ideal for outdoor use.
Невлажняемая поверхность материала делает его идеальным для использования на улице.
Synonyms
impermeable
repellent
non-absorbent
water-repellent
hydrophobic
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wettable
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nonwettable
adjective
Not able to be wetted or not easily allowing water to adhere to its surface.
The nonwettable fabric of the jacket kept her dry during the rainstorm.
(materials science) Of a solid surface: having sufficiently low surface energy that a liquid forms a high contact angle and does not spread over it.
The coating renders the glass highly nonwettable, causing water droplets to bead up and roll off.
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