Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic
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Hydrophilic
Hydrophilic adjective - Having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water.
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Synonyms for Hydrophilic
Hydrophobic is an antonym for hydrophilic.
Hydrophobic
Hydrophobic adjective - Lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water.
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Synonyms for Hydrophobic
Hydrophilic is an antonym for hydrophobic.
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