adjective
- having a strong attraction to water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water
Usage: scientific; chemistry
Examples
- The hydrophilic coating on the lens prevents water spots from forming.
- Cotton is a hydrophilic material that absorbs moisture easily.
- Hydrophilic substances dissolve readily in aqueous solutions.
- The scientist studied hydrophilic polymers for drug delivery systems.
- Salt is highly hydrophilic and attracts water molecules.
- Hydrophilic surfaces become wet when exposed to water vapor.