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hydrophobic
01
characterized by substances or surfaces that repel water molecules, showing little or no affinity for water
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most hydrophobic
Comparative
more hydrophobic
gradable
Examples
The hydrophobic coating on a rain jacket causes water to bead and roll off its surface.
02
abnormally afraid of water
Lexical Tree
hydrophobic
hydrophob
