adjective as in strong fondness

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hydrophobic, hydrophilic

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Example:Fats are hydrophobic molecules, which means they tend to cluster together to avoid water.

Definition:Describing a substance that repels or is not wetted by water, indicating a preference for nonpolar environments.

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Example:DNA is hydrophilic and easily maintains its structure in aqueous environments.

Definition:Describing a substance that is attracted to or wetted by water, indicating a preference for polar environments.

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