Definitions
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- adjective Tending to
repel oil .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective lacking affinity for oils
Etymologies
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Examples
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Gao's filter hinges on a polymer that is both hydrophilic-it bonds with the hydrogen molecules in water-and oleophobic, meaning that it repels oil.
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The iPhone 3G S likewise has an "oleophobic" layer.
The Register 2009
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He's hit with the words "oleophobic" and "abyssopelagic" on two questions, forcing inevitable do-overs.
unknown title 2009
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* Radar lenses are enhanced with a hydrophobic/oleophobic coating that prevents water from leaving sheens that can obstruct vision.
Chile Miners Rescued Wearing Oakley Sunglasses (PHOTO, POLL) Hilary Moss 2010
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Even with an oleophobic coating that minimizes the oil collecting, your iPad screen will be full of fingerprints by the middle of the day, every day.
The few things I *DON'T* like about the iPad Nomad 2010
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The screen too is not as "oleophobic" as Apple's, so I had to keep the microfiber cloth handy.
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In addition, an oleophobic coating for the display is expected, as well as a revised ambient light sensor.
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Apple Patents: iPhone antenna clip, fingerprint reducing display coating, and solar power Mac512.com- #iphone Apple patents improved oleophobic coating process: Apple has been awarded a patent for a man...
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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Despite the oleophobic coating, it collects and shows fingerprints more than expected.
Geek.com Christian Zibreg 2010
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Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating * Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously Wireless and Cellular Wi-Fi model * Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) *
cordycerps commented on the word oleophobic
"afraid of oil." And, "aversion" or "not-like-to-be-around-tivity to oil
as in http://gizmodo.com/5302097/giz-bill-nye-explains-the-iphone-3gss-oleophobic-screen
July 14, 2009