hydrophilic

English

Etymology

From hydro- +‎ -philic.

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Adjective

hydrophilic (comparative more hydrophilic, superlative most hydrophilic)

  1. (physics, chemistry) Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.
    Antonym: hydrophobic
    Near-synonym: hygroscopic

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