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Hydrophilic Substance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A hydrophilic substance is one that has an affinity for water; it can dissolve in or mix well with water.

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