Water-fearing
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Lacking affinity for water; hydrophobic.
"Molecules with this dual nature are called amphiphiles ('liking both'): in soaps and detergents, they are comprised of a water-loving (hydrophilic) part and a water-fearing (hydrophobic) part."
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Molecules with this dual nature are called amphiphiles ('liking both'): in soaps and detergents, they are comprised of a water-loving (hydrophilic) part and a water-fearing (hydrophobic) part."
Etymology
From water + fearing. Alternatively, equivalent to water-fear + -ing.