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lyophobic

(lī′ō fō′bik)

adjective

having little affinity for the liquid dispersing medium: said of a colloidal material

Origin: lyo- (see lyophilic) + -phob(e) + -ic

See lyophobic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Characterized by a lack of attraction between the colloid medium and the dispersion medium of a colloidal system.

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