hydrophobic
|hy-dro-phob-ic|
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/ˌhaɪdrəˈfoʊbɪk/
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/ˌhaɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/
repels water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hydrophobic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hydrophobos,' where 'hydro-' meant 'water' and 'phobos' meant 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'hydrophobos' transformed into the modern English word 'hydrophobic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of water,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'repelling water.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
tending to repel or fail to mix with water.
The hydrophobic coating on the jacket kept it dry in the rain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45