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hydrophilic

 
Dictionary: hy·dro·phil·ic   (hī'drə-fĭl'ĭk) pronunciation
 
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adj.

Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water.

hydrophile hy'dro·phile' (-fīl') n.
hydrophilicity hy'dro·phi·lic'i·ty (-fə-lĭs'ĭ-tē) n.
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Chemistry Dictionary: hydrophilic
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Having an affinity for water. See lyophilic.


 
Marketing Dictionary: hydrophilic
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Property of paper or other material that attracts and absorbs moisture. See also absorption.

 
Dental Dictionary: hydrophilic
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(hī'drō-fil'ik)
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Having an affinity for water. Opposite of lipophilic. See also ointment, hydrophilic.

 
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Common misspelling(s) of hydrophilic

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