lipophilic
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lipophilic
Where it comes from
From lipo- (“lipid”) + -philic (“loving”).
adjective
- Having the quality of dissolving in lipids; typically composed of mostly nonpolar bonds.
Opposite: hydrophilic
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adjective
Opposite: hydrophilic
Translations
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adj having the quality of dissolving in lipids
| Español | lipofílico |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 親脂性 /亲脂性 qīnzhīxìng |
| Português | lipofílico |
| Français | liposoluble |
| Deutsch | lipophil, fettlöslich |
| Ελληνικά | λιπόφιλος lipófilos |
| Русский | жирораствори́мый žirorastvorímyj |
Talk about this word "lipophilic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/lipophilic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. lipophilic. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/lipophilic "lipophilic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/lipophilic.Cite this
@misc{lipophilic_2026,
title = {lipophilic},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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