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• a  having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water

• Researchers are adapting other materials, notably a hydrophilic plastic: invented by two Czech scientists, the new rubbery lens is so flexible it never irritates the eye, and is .
• One end of each long molecule is hydrophobic or water-hating, the other is hydrophilic or water-loving.

• hydrophobic

News & Articles

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• Anti-Fog Coating optimizes optical clarity of displays.
  With Vueguard® 932-AF Coating, gauges, lenses, visors, and display windows can withstand moisture and heat conditions without fogging, and with optimized abrasion and chemical resistance. UV-curable, super hydrophilic coating also features optimized surface hardness, water immersion resistance, and surface slip. It is suited for marine, medical, eyewear, electronic, appliance, automotive, and ...
  Sept. 27, 2013 - ThomasNet