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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hydrophobous

/ˌhʌɪdrəʊˈfoʊbəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does hydrophobous mean?

adjective

Having a strong aversion to water; water-repelling.

Example

"The hydrophobous coating on the fabric made it resistant to stains."

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

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