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lipophilic

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lip·o·phil·ic  (lp-flk, lp-)
adj.
Having an affinity for, tending to combine with, or capable of dissolving in lipids.
lipophilic [ˌlɪpəʊˈfɪlɪk], lipotropic [ˌlɪpəʊˈtrɒpɪk ˌlaɪ-]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Chem having an affinity for lipids
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Adj.1.lipophilic - having an affinity for lipids
lipotropic
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
oleophilic - having a strong affinity for oils rather than water


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