lipophilic
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lip·o·phil·ic
(lĭp′ə-fĭl′ĭk, lī′pə-)adj.
Having an affinity for, tending to combine with, or capable of dissolving in lipids.
lipophilic
(ˌlɪpəʊˈfɪlɪk) orlipotropic
adj
(Biochemistry) chem having an affinity for lipids
lip•o•phil•ic
(ˌlɪp əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌlaɪ pə)adj.
1. having a strong affinity for lipids.
2. promoting the dissolvability or absorbability of lipids.
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Adj. | 1. | lipophilic - having an affinity for lipids 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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lipophil
lipophile