Hydrophobic definition

hīdrə-fōbĭk

Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water.

adjective

Of or exhibiting hydrophobia.

adjective

Not capable of uniting with or absorbing water.

adjective

Of or having hydrophobia.

adjective

Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water.

adjective

Of or exhibiting hydrophobia.

adjective

Of, or having hydrophobia (rabies).

adjective

(physics, chemistry) Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb, or be wetted by water.

adjective

Origin of hydrophobic