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hydrophilic (adjective), more hydrophilic, most hydrophilic
In chemistry, referring to a substance having an affinity for the absorption of water: A hydrophilic element can disosolve in water, can be wetted by water, or even mix with water.
Hydrophilic salts can become liquid when moisture is absorbed from the air.
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hydro-, hydra-, hydr-, hyd-
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philo-, phil-, -phile, -philia, -philic, -philous, -phily, -philiac, -philist, -philism
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Mucilloid (moist, soft, and viscid) prepared from psyllium seeds: Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid is used as a bulk-type laxative.
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muco-, muc-, muci-, mucin- +
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philo-, phil-, -phile, -philia, -philic, -philous, -phily, -philiac, -philist, -philism
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