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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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