Definition of hydrophilic in English:
hydrophilic
adjective ˌhʌɪdrə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪkˌhaɪdrəˈfɪlɪk
Having a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or be wetted by water.
The opposite of hydrophobic
the hydrophilic mesh pulls perspiration away from the body
Example sentencesExamples
- However, scientists argue about whether hydrophobic or hydrophilic interactions are dominant.
- It is atomically flat, hydrophilic, and, in water, negatively charged.
- This phenomenon may be explained by the fact that ethanol molecules have a hydrophilic tail.
- Since the phosphate group is water soluble, this part of the molecule tends to be hydrophilic.
- The presence of a hydrophilic solvent such as water is needed to maintain a discoidal lipid/protein structure.
Derivatives
noun
This is because of their unique biological inertness, which is considered to result from hydrophilicity and chain mobility as well as lack of ionic charges.
Example sentencesExamples
- Physical chemical properties were polar requirement, hydrophilicity, molecular weight, and volume.
- This thickness is so far poorly controlled but is markedly affected by the cleanness and hydrophilicity of the support surface.
- The lack of activity of methylene blue when injected intravenously or intravesically may result from poor tumor localization because of its high hydrophilicity.
- To ensure a good fit with an application, the company can modify the adhesive to offer hydrophilicity and other properties.
Definition of hydrophilic in US English:
hydrophilic
adjectiveˌhaɪdrəˈfɪlɪkˌhīdrəˈfilik
Having a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or be wetted by water.
The opposite of hydrophobic
the hydrophilic mesh pulls perspiration away from the body
Example sentencesExamples
- This phenomenon may be explained by the fact that ethanol molecules have a hydrophilic tail.
- The presence of a hydrophilic solvent such as water is needed to maintain a discoidal lipid/protein structure.
- Since the phosphate group is water soluble, this part of the molecule tends to be hydrophilic.
- It is atomically flat, hydrophilic, and, in water, negatively charged.
- However, scientists argue about whether hydrophobic or hydrophilic interactions are dominant.