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Hydrophobe
Translation of "hydrophobe" into Russian
hydrophobe
Noun
UK
/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/
US
/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/
hydrophobe
hydrophobes pl
The hydrophobe was used in the experiment to test water resistance.
Гидрофоб использовался в эксперименте для проверки водостойкости.
Definitions
hydrophobe
Noun
UK
/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/
US
/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/
A molecule or substance that repels water or does not mix with water.
The hydrophobe in the mixture caused the oil to separate from the water.
A person or organism that has an aversion to water, especially one affected by hydrophobia (rabies).
The farmer kept the sick dog away from the pond, fearing it had become a hydrophobe.
hydrophobe
Adjective
UK
/ˈhaɪdrəfəʊb/
US
/ˈhaɪdrəfoʊb/
Having a tendency to repel water; water-repellent.
The hydrophobe coating prevented moisture from penetrating the fabric.