1) Deliquescent
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hydrophilicity; hydrophilic group. A polar molecule or group that can form strong hydrogen bonds with water.
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readily absorbing moisture; hygroscopic; having strongly polar groups that readily interact with water.
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Having an affinity for water.
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From the greek words for water (something like hydro) and love (something like philos). A hydrophilic compound is one that 'loves' water and easily dissolves in it. Having lots of potential for hydrogen bonding or having a charge will make a compound hydrophilic. Most inorganic salts and some organic molecules including ethanol and diethyl ether ar...
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Describing a substance that ‘likes` water, i.e., it does not repel water, but will absorb it.
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Having an affinity for water. Contrast with hydrophobic.
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<chemistry> Readily absorbing moisture, hygroscopic, having strongly polar groups that readily interact with water. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(hi″dro-fil´ik) readily absorbing moisture; hygroscopic; having strongly polar groups that readily interact with water.
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Having an affinity for water. Contrast with hydrophobic
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Used to describe the wicking characteristics of fabrics.
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Compounds with an affinity for water.
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Hydro = water, philic = loving; substances that are hydrophilic will dissolve in water.
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Describes the molecule or group of atoms having, usually because of hydrogen bonding, a strong affinity for water i.e. water attracting.
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tending to absorb water.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′drō-fil′ik Definitions: 1. Denoting the property of attracting or associating with water molecules, possessed by polar radicals or ions, as opposed to hydrophobic (2). 2. Tending to dissolve in water. 3. Polar. Synonyms: hydrophilous
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(hi;druo-fil;ik) Denoting a substance that readily absorbs water; literally, "water loving."
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Substance which absorbs or has exhibited affinity for water.
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Having the property of attracting or absorbing water molecules.
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hydrophilic In chemistry, having an affinity for, attracting, adsorbing, or absorbing water.
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Having a strong affinity for water.
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A polar molecule or group that can form strong hydrogen bonds with water. See also: Hydrogen, Water.
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adjective having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water
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having an affinity for water, living in water
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having a strong affinity for water.
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