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oleophobic

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oleophobic
Resistant to oil. For example, Apple introduced its 3G S phone with an "oleophobic touch screen." An oleophobic coating helps repel much of the natural oil from the finger when touching the screen.
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There is one main difference though in that there is an oleophobic surface to ensure that it is less susceptible to attracting fingerprints.
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The screen is covered with a new oil-resistant, or oleophobic, coating, making it easier to wipe off fingerprints.
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It uses smart surface material that is self-cleaning, and is oleophobic and hydrophobic, has a tactile sensory array and is energy harvesting.
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