hydrophilic

hy·dro·phil·ic | \ ˌhī-drə-ˈfi-lik

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Definition of hydrophilic

: of, relating to, or having a strong affinity for water hydrophilic proteins

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Recent Examples on the Web The elastane and polyamide blend is made from hydrophilic fibers that swiftly wick away moisture for an unbelievably speedy drying time post sweat sesh. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "I Tried Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Leggings, and I’m Officially Obsessed," 2 Dec. 2019 The elastane and polyamide blend is made from hydrophilic fibers that swiftly wick away moisture for an unbelievably speedy drying time post sweat sesh. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "I Tried Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Leggings, and I’m Officially Obsessed," 2 Dec. 2019 Or: a hydrophilic coating that helps water spread and gets the plastic tray to dry more quickly. — Popular Science, "Four dish drying racks for every type of kitchen," 6 Jan. 2020 The elastane and polyamide blend is made from hydrophilic fibers that swiftly wick away moisture for an unbelievably speedy drying time post sweat sesh. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "I Tried Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Leggings, and I’m Officially Obsessed," 2 Dec. 2019 The elastane and polyamide blend is made from hydrophilic fibers that swiftly wick away moisture for an unbelievably speedy drying time post sweat sesh. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "I Tried Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Leggings, and I’m Officially Obsessed," 2 Dec. 2019 The elastane and polyamide blend is made from hydrophilic fibers that swiftly wick away moisture for an unbelievably speedy drying time post sweat sesh. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "I Tried Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Leggings, and I’m Officially Obsessed," 2 Dec. 2019 Each layer contains fatty lipids with two significant regions: the hydrophobic tail, which resists water, and the hydrophilic head, which plays nice with water. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "Unsinkable Metal Could Lead to Unsinkable Ships. Now Where Have We Heard That Before?," 7 Nov. 2019 The elastane and polyamide blend is made from hydrophilic fibers that swiftly wick away moisture for an unbelievably speedy drying time post sweat sesh. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "I Tried Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Leggings, and I’m Officially Obsessed," 4 Oct. 2019

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hy·dro·phil·ic | \ -ˈfil-ik

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Medical Definition of hydrophilic

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: of, relating to, or having a strong affinity for water hydrophilic colloids swell in water and are relatively stable soft contact lenses are made of hydrophilic plastic, which absorbs water — compare lipophilic, lyophilic, oleophilic

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Medical Definition of hydrophilic (Entry 2 of 2)

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