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hydrophobic

[ hahy-druh-foh-bik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to hydrophobia.
  2. Chemistry. having little or no affinity for water.


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Other Words From

  • hy·dro·pho·bic·i·ty [hahy-dr, uh, -foh-, bis, -i-tee], noun
  • nonhy·dro·phobic 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.

It is not impossible, since Jenner found the vaccine virus, Pasteur the hydrophobic lymph and now Koch the tubercle lymph.

He detached himself from the tilting control panel and sailed wildly about like a hydrophobic goldfish in a bowl of water.

On the contrary, the English nation is remarkable for an almost hydrophobic dislike to it.

Mr. Kraus was excused in a state of hydrophobic rage and Teed withdrew in all meekness.

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