lipophilic

lipophilic
Capable of dissolving, of being dissolved in, or of absorbing lipids.

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li·po·phil·ic .lip-ə-'fil-ik, .līp- adj having an affinity for lipids (as fats) <a \lipophilic metabolite> compare HYDROPHILIC, LYOPHILIC, OLEOPHILIC
li·po·phi·lic·i·ty -fi-'lis-ət-ē n, pl -ties

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lip·o·phil·ic (lip″o-filґik) 1. having an affinity for fat; pertaining to or characterized by lipophilia. 2. absorbing, dissolving, or being dissolved in lipids; used particularly of certain stains or dyes.

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  • lipophilic — adjective Date: 1939 having an affinity for lipids (as fats) < a lipophilic metabolite > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • lipophilic — /lip euh fil ik, luy peuh/, adj. Physical Chem. 1. having a strong affinity for lipids. 2. promoting the dissolvability or absorbability of lipids. [1945 50; LIPO 1 + PHILIC] * * * …   Universalium

  • lipophilic — adjective a) Having the quality of dissolving in lipids b) Typically have the quality of being composed of mostly nonpolar bonds Ant: hydrophilic …   Wiktionary

  • lipophilic — adj. having an affinity for lipids, tending to combine with lipids, able to dissolve in lipids (Chemistry) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • lipophilic — li·po·phil·ic …   English syllables

  • lipophilic — lip•o•phil•ic [[t]ˌlɪp əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌlaɪ pə[/t]] adj. 1) chem. having a strong affinity for lipids 2) chem. promoting the dissolvability or absorbability of lipids …   From formal English to slang

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