Hydrophobe

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌdɹoʊˈfoʊˈbi/

Hydrophobe (noun)

  1. A material that does not mix with water and tends to push water away.
  2. A part of a molecule that avoids water and prefers contact with non-water substances.

Examples

  • The coating is a water-repelling substance that keeps surfaces dry.
  • A water-repelling substance can protect fabric from rain.