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(hy-dro-pho-bic) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. having a tendency to repel water.

Example Sentence

The hydrophobic coating on the leaves causes water to bead up and roll off.

More Example Sentences

The hydrophobic surface stays dry in the rain.

Synonyms

water-repellent; nonwetting; waterproof

Antonyms

hydrophilic; water-attracting; wetting

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