lipophilic
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.li·po·phil·ic
adjective \ˌlī-pə-ˈfi-lik, ˌli-\Definition of LIPOPHILIC
: having an affinity for lipids (as fats) <a lipophilic metabolite>
First Known Use of LIPOPHILIC
1939
li·po·phil·ic
adjective \ˌlip-ə-ˈfil-ik, ˌlīp-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of LIPOPHILIC
: having an affinity for lipids (as fats) <a lipophilic metabolite>—compare hydrophilic, lyophilic, oleophilic
—li·po·phi·lic·i·ty \-fi-ˈlis-ət-ē\ noun, plural li·po·phi·lic·i·ties
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