Associations to the word «Hydrophobic»

Wiktionary

HYDROPHOBIC, adjective. Of, or having hydrophobia (rabies).
HYDROPHOBIC, adjective. (physics) (chemistry) Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb, or be wetted by water.

Dictionary definition

HYDROPHOBIC, adjective. Lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water.
HYDROPHOBIC, adjective. Abnormally afraid of water.

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