See Also: Hydrophilic(medicine)
hydrophilic(dictionary)
hydrophilic colloid(medicine)
hydrophilic group(medicine)
hydrophilic ointment(medicine)
hydrophilic petrolatum(medicine)
contact lenses, hydrophilic(medicine)
hydrophilic signaling molecule(medicine)
psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid(medicine)

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hydrophilic adjective. 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 noun hydrophilic quality M20.