Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic

Hydrophilicadjective

Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.

Hydrophilicadjective

having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water

Hydrophobicadjective

Of, or having, hydrophobia (rabies).

Hydrophobicadjective

Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb, or be wetted by water.

Hydrophobicadjective

Of or pertaining to hydrophobia; producing or caused by rabies; as, hydrophobic symptoms; the hydrophobic poison.

Hydrophobicadjective

lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water

Hydrophobicadjective

abnormally afraid of water