hydrophobic

hydrophobic definition - medical

hy·dro·pho·bic (hīˌdrə-fōˈbĭk, -fŏbˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Repelling, tending not to combine with, or unable to dissolve in water.
  2. Of or exhibiting hydrophobia.

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