noun as in strong fondness

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hydrophobic, oleophobic

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Example:Hydrophobic substances are the opposite of maltoside, which attracts water and is used in formulations to interact with water-based solutions.

Definition:Referring to substances that have a strong affinity for water and tend to repel water.

From hydrophobic

Example:Maltoside, being hydrophilic, is oleophobic in nature, making it useful in separating oil and water mixtures.

Definition:Referring to substances that have a strong affinity for oil and tend to repel oil.

From oleophobic