hydrophobic
adjective
hy·dro·pho·bic ˌhī-drə-ˈfō-bik 
1
: of, relating to, or suffering from hydrophobia
2
: lacking affinity for water
hydrophobicity
ˌhī-drə-fō-ˈbi-sə-tē
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The third variant, termed TriC, involved an F488W mutation, stabilizing the hydrophobic fusion peptide. 
William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 3 May 2022 The hydrophobic environment of the cell membrane though is full of other molecules in between the phospholipids that do various things. Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Once dehydrated, the material becomes lightweight, durable, and hydrophobic. William Ralston, Wired, 26 July 2022 The Glorieta features Polartec Delta fabric, which uses hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarns to dissipate sweat and body heat. Lydia Tanner, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 The panels of hydrophobic Xpel mesh kept drying time to a minimum after frequent stream crossings, and the chunky lugs provided excellent grip on soft terrain. Lydia Tanner, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 This unique technology allows the salicylic acid spheres to adhere to the skin, where a hydrophobic matrix gradually breaks down and releases salicylic acid slowly over time. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 June 2022 The cactuses have taken to the burn scar unlike trees in replanting efforts elsewhere in the state because the soil didn't become hydrophobic, or glass-like, after the fire. Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2022 For starters, there’s the synthetic fiber, called olefin, that spans the sole; it’s hydrophobic and thus promotes incredibly fast wicking. Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 See More
William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 3 May 2022 The hydrophobic environment of the cell membrane though is full of other molecules in between the phospholipids that do various things. Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Once dehydrated, the material becomes lightweight, durable, and hydrophobic. William Ralston, Wired, 26 July 2022 The Glorieta features Polartec Delta fabric, which uses hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarns to dissipate sweat and body heat. Lydia Tanner, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 The panels of hydrophobic Xpel mesh kept drying time to a minimum after frequent stream crossings, and the chunky lugs provided excellent grip on soft terrain. Lydia Tanner, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 This unique technology allows the salicylic acid spheres to adhere to the skin, where a hydrophobic matrix gradually breaks down and releases salicylic acid slowly over time. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 June 2022 The cactuses have taken to the burn scar unlike trees in replanting efforts elsewhere in the state because the soil didn't become hydrophobic, or glass-like, after the fire. Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2022 For starters, there’s the synthetic fiber, called olefin, that spans the sole; it’s hydrophobic and thus promotes incredibly fast wicking. Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1807, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
hydrophobic
adjective
hy·dro·pho·bic -ˈfō-bik
1
: of, relating to, or suffering from hydrophobia
2
: resistant to or avoiding wetting
a hydrophobic lens
3
: of, relating to, or having a lack of affinity for water
hydrophobic colloids are relatively unstable
compare lyophobic, oleophobic