In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
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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HYDRAULIC
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
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