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hydrophilic

[ hahy-druh-fil-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. having a strong affinity for water.

noun

hydrophilic

/ ˌhaɪdrəʊˈfɪlɪk /

adjective

  1. chem tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water Compare hydrophobic

    a hydrophilic colloid

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Derived Forms

  • ˈhydroˌphile, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrophilic1

First recorded in 1900–05; hydro- 1 + -philic

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