| 单词 | hydrophobic |
| 释义 | hydrophobic (once / 203782 pages) adj WORD FAMILY hydrophobic: hydrophobicity+/hydrophobia: hydrophobic USAGE EXAMPLESUnusual structural features can arise from the energetic drive to bury hydrophobic side chains in structures that have not evolved to perform functions. Nature(Nov 08, 2016) The goo is also hydrophobic – meaning it repels water – to ensure the shelter withstands the force of waves. The Guardian(Oct 25, 2016) When water is excluded, as it is in the hydrophobic interior of a cell membrane, the dye lights up. Science Magazine(Aug 23, 2016) 1adj lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water Ant hydrophilic having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water deliquescent(especially of certain salts) becoming liquid by absorbing moisture from the air 2adj abnormally afraid of water Syn aquaphobic afraid filled with fear or apprehension |
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