Hydrophilia in chemistry refers to chemical compounds that absorb water.
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Hydrophilia may mean that they retain more water than is normal leading to edema ?-- Light current 01 : 58, 22 August 2006 ( UTC)
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Sugar sprinkled on cut fruit will " draw out the water " through hydrophilia, making the fruit mushy and wet, as in a common strawberry compote recipe.
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A 2002 review found " some reports indicate that inappropriate BC application might induce a deleterious rather than a beneficial effect . " Skin that has been moisturized by barrier cream may be more susceptible to irritation by sodium lauryl sulfate, which can permeate hydrated skin more easily due to its hydrophilia.