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hydrophobic
[ hahy-druh-foh-bik ]
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- hy·dro·pho·bic·i·ty [hahy-dr, uh, -foh-, bis, -i-tee], noun
- nonhy·dro·phobic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hydrophobic1
First recorded in 1640–50; hydrophobe + -ic
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Example Sentences
Smothering hydrophobic patients is still spoken of in Somerset as so practised.
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It is not impossible, since Jenner found the vaccine virus, Pasteur the hydrophobic lymph and now Koch the tubercle lymph.
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He detached himself from the tilting control panel and sailed wildly about like a hydrophobic goldfish in a bowl of water.
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On the contrary, the English nation is remarkable for an almost hydrophobic dislike to it.
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Mr. Kraus was excused in a state of hydrophobic rage and Teed withdrew in all meekness.
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