My hydrophobic uncle nearly drowned in the tub when he was eight.
Source: tatoeba (2869193)
Hydrophobic
/haɪdɹəˈfəʊbɪk/
Synonyms for "hydrophobic" (6 found)
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waterless systemwaterproof fabric
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Oil is an amphipathic molecule as it has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic characteristics.
Source: tatoeba (10098073)
Experts suspect the surfaces may be covered with some kind of hydrophobic material that repels water molecules.
Source: tatoeba (12117549)
Alfred is a mad inventor whose project is to create hydrophobic water!
Source: tatoeba (12420942)
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