LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -What is hydrophobic? Hydrophobic is a membrane which will not readily wet with aqueous (water) solutions. It acts as a barrier to aqueous solutions but allows air to pass freely through it.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to these straight definitions, we can see that these two terms are opposites. Something defined as hydrophilic is actually attracted to water, while something that is hydrophobic resists water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hydrophobic literally means “the fear of water”. Hydrophobic molecules and surfaces repel water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water and oil famously don’t mix: the term hydrophobic (water-fearing) is commonly used to describe substances that, like oil, do not mix with water.