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Hydrophobe

physical science Maturity 7-9

Some things do not like water.

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Dew 2.jpg
They push it away. Oil and fats act this way.
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Drops I.jpg
Water stays in little drops. It will not soak in. It can even roll off. Do you see water beads on grass?
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Drops I.jpg

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