wasseranziehend
hydrophilic; water-attracting
English translations
- 01
water-attracting
- 02
water-repellent
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Substanz, die Wasser anzieht oder dazu neigt, Wasser aus der Umgebung aufzunehmen; hygroskopisch.
- English meaning
- Hygroscopic
- Synonym
- hygroskopisch
- German example
- Zucker ist wasseranziehend.
- English example
- Sugar is hygroscopic.
Related words
- hydrophil
Hydrophilic
- hygroskopisch
hygroscopic
Example sentences with “wasseranziehend”
Das Material ist wasseranziehend. (The material is hydrophilic.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'wasseranziehend' the same as 'hydrophil'?
Yes, 'hydrophil' is the scientific term, while 'wasseranziehend' is the descriptive German equivalent.