What does hydrophanic mean?

"Hydrophanic" is not a standard word in the English language. It is likely a misspelling of "hydrophobic", which means "having a tendency to repel or not absorb water".

Here's a breakdown:

* Hydro-: refers to water

* -phobic: refers to fear or aversion

Therefore, hydrophobic materials, like oil, are not easily wetted by water. They resist water molecules and tend to stay dry.

If you meant something else, please provide more context, and I'll be happy to assist!