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HYDROPHILE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

Having an affinity for water, readily absorbing water; relating to such an affinity.

Key term(s)
  • hydrophil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Qui a de l'affinité pour l'eau.

CONT

Les molécules hydrophiles sont souvent des systèmes ionisables (acides, bases ou sels). Elles s'opposent aux molécules hydrophobes, qui sont plus attirées par les carbures (huiles) que par l'eau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
DEF

Dicho de una materia que absorbe el agua con gran facilidad.

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