adjective · rare

hydrophilic

hydrophilic · more hydrophilic · most hydrophilic

гідрофільний

гидрофильный

hydrophil

Having an affinity for waterHaving an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.

US/hˌaɪdɹəfˈɪlɪk/

» Oil is an amphipathic molecule as it has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic characteristics.

Meaning

1 senses

Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.
hydrophil
гидрофи́льныйgidrofílʹnyj
гідрофільнийhidrofilʹnyj
having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water

1 sentences

Oil is an amphipathic molecule as it has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic characteristics.
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