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lyophilic

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US, c. 1908; compare earlier lyophilize (1894). lyo- (solvent, dispersion) +‎ -philic (having affinity for), from Ancient Greek λύω (lúō, to loosen, to dissolve) + φίλος (phílos, beloved) + Latin -icus.

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lyophilic (comparative more lyophilic, superlative most lyophilic)

  1. (chemistry, of a colloid) Having an affinity for the dispersion medium and thus not easily precipitated.
    • 1908, Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry,, volume 27, page 935:
      In second sub-group, the “emulsion-colloids” or “lyophilic colloids,” the properties of the solvent are considerably influenced. The internal friction, surface tension, and other properties of the liquid show great changes even when only a small proportion of matter is in colloidal solution.

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