hydrophilic

== English == === Etymology === From hydro- +‎ -philic. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === hydrophilic (comparative more hydrophilic, superlative most hydrophilic) (physics, chemistry) Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving. Antonym: hydrophobic Near-synonym: hygroscopic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====