Definitions for hydrophobicity
-ˈbɪs ɪ tihy·dropho·bic·i·ty

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1. hydrophobicitynoun

   the property of being water-repellent; tending to repel and not absorb water

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1. hydrophobicitynoun

   The condition of being hydrophobic

2. hydrophobicitynoun

   The degree to which a substance is hydrophobic

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1. hydrophobicity

   In chemistry, hydrophobicity is the physical property of a molecule that is seemingly repelled from a mass of water (known as a hydrophobe). In contrast, hydrophiles are attracted to water. Hydrophobic molecules tend to be nonpolar and, thus, prefer other neutral molecules and nonpolar solvents. Because water molecules are polar, hydrophobes do not dissolve well among them. Hydrophobic molecules in water often cluster together, forming micelles. Water on hydrophobic surfaces will exhibit a high contact angle. Examples of hydrophobic molecules include the alkanes, oils, fats, and greasy substances in general. Hydrophobic materials are used for oil removal from water, the management of oil spills, and chemical separation processes to remove non-polar substances from polar compounds.Hydrophobic is often used interchangeably with lipophilic, "fat-loving". However, the two terms are not synonymous. While hydrophobic substances are usually lipophilic, there are exceptions, such as the silicones and fluorocarbons. The term hydrophobe comes from the Ancient Greek ὑδρόφόβος (hýdrophóbos), "having a fear of water", constructed from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr) 'water', and Ancient Greek φόβος (phóbos) 'fear'.

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1. hydrophobicity

   Hydrophobicity is the property or characteristic of substances to repel or not to mix with water. This can be observed in certain molecules or surfaces that are nonpolar and, as such, prefer to interact with other nonpolar substances rather than with water, which is a polar substance. This characteristic plays key roles in various biological functions like protein folding and formation of cell membranes.

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1. Hydrophobicity

   The property of substances of reduced affinity for or repulsion of water.

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   The numerical value of hydrophobicity in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of hydrophobicity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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