Deliquescent and Hydrophobic

Deliquescent

Deliquescent adjective - (especially of certain salts) becoming liquid by absorbing moisture from the air.

Hydrophobic is an antonym for deliquescent.

Nearby Words: deliquesce, deliquescence

Hydrophobic

Hydrophobic adjective - Lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water.
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Synonyms for Hydrophobic

Deliquescent is an antonym for hydrophobic.
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