Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic — What's the Difference?

Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water.

Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water.

Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.

Of or exhibiting hydrophobia.

Having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water

Of, or having, hydrophobia (rabies).

Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb or to be wetted by water.

Of or pertaining to hydrophobia; producing or caused by rabies; as, hydrophobic symptoms; the hydrophobic poison.

Lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water

Abnormally afraid of water