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hydrophilic

/ˌhaɪ.drəˈfɪl.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌhaɪ.drəˈfɪl.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает вещество или молекулу, обладающую сильным сродством к воде, склонную растворяться в ней, смешиваться с ней или смачиваться ею.

Describes a substance or molecule that has a strong affinity for water, tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water.

  1. Water-attractingC1formalscientific

    Having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water.

    ruГидрофильный

    • Hydrophilic materials absorb water easily.
    • The hydrophilic coating on the lens prevents fogging.
    • Many biological molecules have hydrophilic regions that interact with water.

    Antonymshydrophobic

Forms
  • more hydrophilic comparative form
  • most hydrophilic superlative form