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hydrophobicity

/ˌhaɪ.drə.fəʊˈbɪs.ɪ.ti/

Traducción: Propiedad física de una sustancia de repeler el agua, lo que provoca resistencia a la humectación o absorción de agua.

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.drə.fəʊˈbɪs.ɪ.ti/C2formalscientific
  • esPropiedad física de una sustancia de repeler el agua, lo que provoca resistencia a la humectación o absorción de agua.

A noun referring to the physical property of a substance that repels water, causing it to resist wetting or absorption of water.

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  1. Water-repellent propertyC1formalscientific

    The physical property of a substance that repels water, causing it to resist wetting or absorption.

    esHidrofobicidad (propiedad de repeler el agua)

    • The hydrophobicity of the leaf surface causes water to form beads and roll off.
    • Scientists measure hydrophobicity to understand how materials interact with water.
    • The coating's high hydrophobicity makes it ideal for waterproof clothing.
Formas
  • hydrophobicities plural form
  • hydrophobicities' possessive plural form
  • hydrophobicity's possessive singular form