hy·dro·pho·bic (h  dr -f  b k)adj. 1. Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water. 2. Of or exhibiting hydrophobia. hy dro·pho·bici·ty (-bs-t ) n. |
hydrophobic [ˌhaɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk]
adj
1. (Medicine / Pathology) of or relating to hydrophobia
2. (Chemistry) Chem tending not to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water a hydrophobic colloid Compare hydrophilic
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | hydrophobic - lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions hydrophilic - having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water |
| 2. |  hydrophobic - abnormally afraid of water afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions" |
Translations
hydrophobic [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈfəubɪk] adj → idrofobo/a (Chem) → idrofugo/a
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