hydrophilic

adjective

hy·dro·phil·ic | \ ˌhī-drə-ˈfi-lik

Definition of hydrophilic

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

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The pink-and-white hydrophilic sponge is almost too pretty to use — almost. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "The New Beautyblender Swirl Is Almost Too Pretty To Use," 7 July 2017 NBS Corning Corning, New York NBS – as in nonbinding surface – is a nonionic hydrophilic polymer coating that prevents traces of proteins, DNA, or drug compounds from sticking to test tubes or assay plates. — David Pescovitz, WIRED, "Stuff Love," 1 Jan. 2001

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The first known use of hydrophilic was in 1901

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hydrophilic

adjective

hy·dro·phil·ic | \ -ˈfil-ik

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