adj. having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Same as hydrophil.
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adj. having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water
Word Usage
"That's because when the titanium oxide interacts with sunlight it also creates what is called a hydrophilic surface that allows water to cascade off the panel in sheets rather than bead up."