water-fearing

形容词 adj.

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Lacking affinity for water; hydrophobic.
    — Molecules with this dual nature are called amphiphiles ('liking both'): in soaps and detergents, they are comprised of a water-loving (hydrophilic) part and a water-fearing (hydrophobic) part.

词形变化

more water-fearing comparative most water-fearing superlative

词汇关系

反义词
water-loving

词源

From water + fearing. Alternatively, equivalent to water-fear + -ing.
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