hydrophilic adjective. [hʌɪdrǝ(ʊ)'fɪlɪk] E20.
[from HYDRO- + Greek philos loving + -IC.]
Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or wetted by water; (of a colloid) readily forming or remaining as a hydrosol.

■ hydrophilicity [-'lɪs-] noun hydrophilic quality M20.

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