hydrophobic

• Bezeichnet eine Substanz, die Wasser abweist, oder eine Person, die unter Angst vor Wasser leidet.

Describes a substance that repels water or a person with a fear of water.

1. Repelling waterC1formalscientific

   Tending to repel or not absorb water; lacking affinity for water.

   Wasserabweisend

   • The hydrophobic coating on the windshield makes rain bead up and roll off.
   • Many plant leaves have a hydrophobic surface to prevent waterlogging.
   • In chemistry, hydrophobic substances do not mix with water.

   Synonymenonabsorbentwaterproof

   Antonymehydrophilic

2. C1formalmedical

   An abnormal or pathological fear of water.

   Wasserangst

   • His hydrophobia was so severe he couldn't even take a bath.
   • The patient's hydrophobia was a symptom of advanced rabies.
   • Therapy helped her overcome her hydrophobia.

   Synonymeaquaphobic

   Antonymehydrophilic