Definitions for hydrophilicˌhaɪ drəˈfɪl ɪk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hy•dro•phil•icˌhaɪ drəˈfɪl ɪk(adj.)
having a strong affinity for water; readily absorbing water.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of hydrophilic:
1900–05
Princeton's WordNet
hydrophilic(adj)
having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water
Wiktionary
hydrophilic(Adjective)
having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water
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