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oleophobic

/ˌoʊ.li.oʊˈfoʊ.bɪk/

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adjective

/ˌoʊ.li.oʊˈfoʊ.bɪk/C2formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает поверхность или вещество, которое отталкивает масла и жиры.

Describes a surface or substance that repels oils and fats.

  1. Oil-repellingC2formaltechnical

    Having a surface that repels oils and fats, preventing them from sticking or spreading.

    ruМаслоотталкивающий

    • The smartphone screen has an oleophobic coating that resists fingerprints.
    • Oleophobic materials are used in cookware to make cleaning easier.
    • This special fabric is oleophobic, so oil stains won't set in.

    Antonymsoleophilic

Forms
  • more oleophobic comparative form
  • most oleophobic superlative form