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PHYLIC Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word phylic. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For PHYLIC

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hydrophilic
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

hydrophobic
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

adjective satellite

• abnormally afraid of water

lipophilic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having an affinity for lipids

oleophilic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a strong affinity for oils rather than water

water-repellent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hindering the penetration of water

Alternatives for HYDROPHILIC

Alternatives for HYDROPHOBIC

Alternatives for LIPOPHILIC

Alternatives for OLEOPHILIC

Alternatives for WATER-REPELLENT

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