親しん水すい性せい

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

hydrophilic; water-attracting

Scientific term describing a substance or surface that has an affinity for water. Often used in chemistry, biology, and materials science. The antonym is 疎水性 (hydrophobic).

See also: 疎水性

• 親しん水すい性せいの素そ材ざいは水みずになじみやすい。

  Hydrophilic materials blend easily with water.

• このコーティングは親しん水すい性せいが高たかい。

  This coating is highly hydrophilic.