hydrophilic

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.

Having an affinity for water. See lyophilic.

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Property of paper or other material that attracts and absorbs moisture. See also absorption.

(hī'drō-fil'ik)
adj

Having an affinity for water. Opposite of lipophilic. See also ointment, hydrophilic.

Common misspelling(s) of hydrophilic

• hydropilic

Triad Hydrophilic Wound Dressing	Hydrophilic Wound Dressings