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Hydrophilic : Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water. Water-loving.

Common examples of hydrophilic compounds include salt and sugar.

Oil, however, will not dissolve in water, because it is hydrophobic, or water-hating.
It means water loving type. Hydrphilic means having affinity for water. This would he something that dissolves in or mixes well with water.

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hydrophilic means water loving. hydrophobic means water repelling.

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Water liking, having high affinity to water very soluble in water.

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