hydrophobe
Substance rejecting moisture
A hydrophobe is something that repels or fails to mix with water—the opposite of hydrophilic.
In chemistry, hydrophobic molecules like oils and fats resist water contact.
The term also describes a person with hydrophobia, an old name for rabies, whose victims develop an aversion to swallowing water due to throat spasms.
Attracted to fatty substances
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- nonpolarElectrically balanced molecule type
- silaneSilicon-hydrogen compound
- fluorocarbonCarbon-halogen compound, very stable
monolayer · wettability · self-assembly · micelle · adsorption
Slick polymer coating
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- gore-texBreathable waterproof membrane
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- waxPliable waterproof substance
paraffin · fluoropolymer · polypropylene · polyethylene · rubber · elastomer · vinyl · polystyrene
Resisting water penetration
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- nanocoatingUltrathin protective film
- anti-corrosionPrevents metal degradation
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
sealant · weatherproof · antifouling · non-stick · impervious · rustproof · repellency · spray-on
Afraid of water
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- traumaLasting psychological wound
Making impervious to moisture
- rainwearClothing for wet weather
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
lipophilic
Attracted to fatty substances
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- nonpolarElectrically balanced molecule type
- silaneSilicon-hydrogen compound
fluorocarbon · monolayer · wettability · self-assembly · micelle · adsorption
teflon
Slick polymer coating
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- gore-texBreathable waterproof membrane
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
wax · paraffin · fluoropolymer · polypropylene · polyethylene · rubber · elastomer · vinyl · polystyrene · polyurethane
water-repellent
Resisting water penetration
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- nanocoatingUltrathin protective film
- anti-corrosionPrevents metal degradation
stain-resistant · sealant · weatherproof · antifouling · non-stick · impervious · rustproof · repellency · spray-on
aquaphobic
Afraid of water
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- traumaLasting psychological wound
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- rainwearClothing for wet weather
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
hydrophobehydrophile
Substance attracted to moisture
water-loving · absorbent · hygroscopic · surfactant · sponge
hydrophobic, hydrophobicity, hydrophobia, hydrophobias, hydrophobes