<chemistry> Characteristic of a material that readily forms a colloidal suspension. Molecules of the solvent form a shell around the particles, if the solvent is water then hydrophilic. ... (20 Mar 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Characteristic of a material that readily forms a colloidal suspension. Molecules of the solvent form a shell around the particles; if the solvent is water then 'hydrophilic'.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lī′ō-fil′ik Definitions: 1. In colloid chemistry, denoting a dispersed phase having a pronounced affinity for the dispersion medium; when the dispersed phase is lyophilic, the colloid is usually a reversible one. 2. Denoting a preference for the solvent. Synonyms: lyotropic Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=52000