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Epoxy vs Hydrophilic - What's the difference?

epoxy | hydrophilic |

As a noun epoxy

is epoxy.

As an adjective hydrophilic is

(physics|chemistry) having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water.

epoxy

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (chemistry) Derived from an epoxide.

    • Noun

    (epoxies)
  • A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.

    • Verb

  • To glue with epoxy.

    • hydrophilic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (physics, chemistry) Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water.

    • Antonyms

    * (l)