Hydrophilicity

Pronunciation: /ˈˌhaɪdɹəfɪɫɪkˈaɪˈtaɪ/

Hydrophilicity (noun)

  1. The tendency of a material to attract and mix with water.
  2. A measure of how strongly a surface interacts with water, affecting wetting and spreading.

Examples

  • Hydrophilicity helps water spread across a material.
  • The coating shows strong hydrophilicity in humid conditions.