Sentences with phrase «hydrophobic substances»

All fats and oils, due to their chemical composition, are hydrophobic substances.

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The secretions of the anal glands, an oily substance, present an ideal hideout for the bacteria, which doesn't thrive in a water - based environment (hydrophobic).
The areas between the bumps are covered in a waxy substance that makes them water - repellant, or hydrophobic (water - fearing).
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