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hydrophobicity

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hy·dro·pho·bic  (hdr-fbk)
adj.
1. Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water.
2. Of or exhibiting hydrophobia.
hydro·pho·bici·ty (-bs-t) n.
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Noun1.hydrophobicity - the property of being water-repellent; tending to repel and not absorb water
property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"


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