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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
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Example Sentences
Membranes that have rough, hydrophobic surfaces have been shown to clog more easily, so the researchers thought the LFM would be more susceptible to biofouling than the commercial membranes.
So when a droplet hits the hydrophobic layer, it beads instead of getting absorbed.
The insulation even has an eco-friendly hydrophobic treatment that reduces clumping when it is wet and also speeds drying time.
Capsaicin is hydrophobic—it hates water—but it will hang out with oils, helping it chill out.
The chemist noted that in industrial processes, additives called hydrotropes are used to increase the solubility of hydrophobic molecules.
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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