Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic
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Definitions
Hydrophilic
Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water.
Hydrophobic
Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water.
Hydrophilic
Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.
Hydrophobic
Of or exhibiting hydrophobia.
Hydrophilic
Having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water
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Hydrophobic
Of, or having, hydrophobia (rabies).
Hydrophobic
Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb or to be wetted by water.
Hydrophobic
Of or pertaining to hydrophobia; producing or caused by rabies; as, hydrophobic symptoms; the hydrophobic poison.
Hydrophobic
Lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water
Hydrophobic
Abnormally afraid of water
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