hydrophobic Antonyms
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Meaning of hydrophobic
hydrophobic (a)
lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water
hydrophobic (s)
abnormally afraid of water
hydrophobic (a.)
Of or pertaining to hydrophobia; producing or caused by rabies; as, hydrophobic symptoms; the hydrophobic poison.
hydrophobic Sentence Examples
- The hydrophobic nature of the molecule prevented it from dissolving in water.
- The hydrophobic coating repelled water and made the surface resistant to stains.
- The hydrophobic amino acids in the protein formed a non-polar core.
- The cell membrane is primarily composed of hydrophobic lipids.
- Hydrophobic solvents are used to extract nonpolar substances from aqueous solutions.
- The hydrophobic effect drives the folding of proteins into their native conformations.
- Hydrophobic interactions between DNA strands contribute to the stability of the double helix.
- Hydrophobic materials are often used in waterproofing applications, such as tarpaulins and raincoats.
- The hydrophobic surface of a plant's leaves promotes water runoff.
- Hydrophobic coatings are applied to surfaces to prevent corrosion and wear.
FAQs About the word hydrophobic
lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water, abnormally afraid of waterOf or
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The hydrophobic nature of the molecule prevented it from dissolving in water.
The hydrophobic coating repelled water and made the surface resistant to stains.
The hydrophobic amino acids in the protein formed a non-polar core.
The cell membrane is primarily composed of hydrophobic lipids.
