hydrophobicity en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English hydrophobic Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English hydrophobicity From hydrophobic + -ity.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The condition of being hydrophobic.
- (countable) The degree to which a substance is hydrophobic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydrophobicities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |