HYDROPHILIC

hydrophilic

(adjective) having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

hydrophilic (comparative more hydrophilic, superlative most hydrophilic)

(physics, chemistry) Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.

Antonyms

• hydrophobic

Source: Wiktionary



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HERMAPHRODITE

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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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