Lipophilic Definition

lĭpə-fĭlĭk, līpə-
adjective
Having an affinity for, tending to combine with, or capable of dissolving in lipids.
American Heritage Medicine
Having a strong attraction for fats.
Webster's New World

Having the quality of dissolving in lipids.

Wiktionary

Typically have the quality of being composed of mostly nonpolar bonds.

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Origin of Lipophilic

  • lipo- (“lipid") +"Ž -philic (“loving")

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