HYDROPHILIC Antonyms
There are 4 antonyms of the word
hydrophilic.
(opposite meanings)
Best Opposite Words For HYDROPHILIC
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| nonabsorbent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids) | ||||||
| oleophobic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking affinity for oils | ||||||
| water-repellent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • hindering the penetration of water | ||||||