English

Adjective

lyophilic ‎(comparative more lyophilic, superlative most lyophilic)

1. (chemistry, of a colloid) Having an affinity for the dispersion medium and thus not easily precipitated.
   • 1908, Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry, Volume 27, p. 935:

     In second sub-group, the “emulsion-colloids” or “lyophilic colloids,” the properties of the solvent are considerably influenced. The internal friction, surface tension, and other properties of the liquid show great changes even when only a small proportion of matter is in colloidal solution.

Translations

Synonyms

• lyophile

Antonyms

• lyophobic

Related terms

• lyophilize

Hyponyms

• hydrophilic