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hydrophobic

/ˌhaɪdrəˈfɒbɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does hydrophobic mean?

adjective

Having a natural aversion to water; unable to be wetted by water.

Example

"The hydrophobic coating on the fabric made it easy to clean and resistant to stains."

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