Hydrophobically

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌdɹoʊˈfoʊbɪkˈæɫəli/

Hydrophobically (adv)

  1. In a way that avoids water, so water does not easily stick or spread on a surface.
  2. In a way that shows little attraction to water, often causing substances to separate from water.
  3. With parts of a molecule that prefer not to interact with water, affecting how the molecule folds or mixes.

Hydrophobically (adverb)

Examples

  • The coating repels water hydrophobically.
  • Rain beads up hydrophobically on the surface.