HYDROPHILES Antonyms
There are 6 antonyms of the word
hydrophiles.
(opposite meanings)
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HYDROPHILES
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HYDROPHILES
Best Opposite Words For HYDROPHILES
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| hydrophobic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water adjective satellite • abnormally afraid of water | ||||||
| insoluble | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • (of a substance) incapable of being dissolved • admitting of no solution or explanation adjective satellite • without hope of solution | ||||||
| nonabsorbent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids) | ||||||
| nonpolar | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not ionic | ||||||
| repellent | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water • a chemical substance that repels animals • the power to repel adjective satellite • serving or tending to repel • highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust • incapable of absorbing or mixing with | ||||||
| water-repellent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • hindering the penetration of water | ||||||
