Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic

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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

Hydrophilic is an antonym for hydrophobic.

Hydrophilic

Hydrophilic adjective - Having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water.

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Synonyms for Hydrophilic

Hydrophobic is an antonym for hydrophilic.

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