Synonym for hydrophilic ... <chemistry> Readily absorbing moisture, hygroscopic, having strongly polar groups that readily interact with water. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
hydrophilous, hydrophile, hydrophily 1. Thriving in wet or aquatic habitats. 2. Pollinated by waterborne pollen. 3. Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1009/10