hydrophobic
adjective
of or relating to hydrophobia.
hydrophobicity
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a word derived from
hydrophobic.
Example Sentences
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Further, hydrophobicity and molecular weight both had an influence on preventing protein aggregation and enhancing protein stabilization.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2024
Their findings highlight two key mechanisms governing acid-base reactions at electrified interfaces: The influence of local hydrophobicity and the impact of strong local electric fields.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2024
“It is possible that runoff from these burned grounds was greater and more rapid because of the hydrophobicity of the soil,” Clague wrote.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 22, 2021
If you've ever seen droplets glide off the surface off a lily pad or a cicada's wing, you'll have seen this hydrophobicity in action.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2021
The degree of hydrophobicity per amino acid residue was calculated using scores generated as described previously.
From Nature ● Apr. 4, 2014
