Definition of "water-loving" in English

adjective

1. (chemistry) Having an affinity for water; hydrophilic.

   • The trouble is that calcium, magnesium, and iron react with the water-loving ends of the molecule to form insoluble […]
   • This is made of fatty acids, molecules that are characterized by having a water-loving end and a water-hating end.
   • Since it accomodates both the water-hating and water-loving properties of modified diglycerides ...
   • a barrier consisting of cells that prevent bacteria and large or water-loving molecules from crossing into the central nervous system