What does water-loving mean?
Water-loving means (chemistry) Having an affinity for water; hydrophilic..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(chemistry) Having an affinity for water; hydrophilic..
The trouble is that calcium, magnesium, and iron react with the water-loving ends of the molecule to form insoluble […]
This is made of fatty acids, molecules that are characterized by having a water-loving end and a water-hating end.
Since it accomodates both the water-hating and water-loving properties of modified diglycerides ...
a barrier consisting of cells that prevent bacteria and large or water-loving molecules from crossing into the central nervous system
To prepare a cotton that would swell like linen, we decided to attach water-loving groups to the cellulose chain
Use water-loving when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Water-loving means (chemistry) Having an affinity for water; hydrophilic..
Common synonyms include hydrophilic.
Possible antonyms include water-fearing.
The trouble is that calcium, magnesium, and iron react with the water-loving ends of the molecule to form insoluble […]
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