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hydrophilic| Describing functional groups with a strong affinity for water, such as the carboxyl group (–COOH). |
| If a molecule contains both a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic group (a group that repels water), it may have an affinity for both aqueous and nonaqueous molecules. Such compounds are used to stabilize emulsions or as detergents. |
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