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Definitions for lipophilic
ˌlɪp əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌlaɪ pəlipophilic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lipophilic, lipotropicadjective

    having an affinity for lipids

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  1. lipophilicadjective

    Having the quality of dissolving in lipids

  2. lipophilicadjective

    Typically have the quality of being composed of mostly nonpolar bonds

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  1. lipophilic

    Lipophilic refers to the property of a substance that enables it to dissolve in fats, oils, lipids, and non-polar solvents. This characteristic is often associated with substances that have an affinity or attraction to fat cells or lipids. It's the opposite of hydrophilic, which refers to substances that are attracted to water.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lipophilic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lipophilic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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