hydrophobicity
/ˌhaɪdrəfoʊˈbɪsɪti/
noun
- The quality or degree of being hydrophobic; the tendency to repel or not absorb water.
- Increasing the hydrophobicity of a fabric can make it more stain-resistant.
- Engineers measure the hydrophobicity of a surface by the angle of a water droplet on it.
- The hydrophobicity of the wax makes it ideal for protecting car paint.
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