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hydrophobic
Refers to molecules that do not interact with water and are not soluble in water. Hydrophobic compounds do not dissolve easily in water, and are usually non-polar. Oils and other long hydrocarbons are hydrophobic.
- Part of Speech: adjective
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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