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Hydrophilic Definition & Meaning

hydrophilic
adjective
  1. having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water

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What does hydrophilic mean?
having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water
What part of speech is hydrophilic?
Hydrophilic is an adjective.

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