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hydrophobic

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hydrophobic [¦hī·drə′fō·bik]
(chemistry)
Lacking an affinity for, repelling, or failing to adsorb or absorb water.
(medicine)
Of, pertaining to, or suffering from hydrophobia.


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This treatment transforms the MgO in a heater's cold section from hygroscopic to hydrophobic, so it will not absorb or retain moisture.
Key statement: Upon application, the cartier solvent/reactant evaporates, allowing polymerization of the remaining solution constituents to form a non-toxic, hydrophobic, elastomeric polyurethane linked copolymer that provides a long-term barrier against rot, environmental, termite and mold/fungus attack.
Specifically, as the surface of hair (cuticle) is hydrophobic while the inside of hair is hydrophilic, SDK has synthesized a thiol-based compound having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic parts.
 
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