lyophobic

lyophobic
1. In colloid chemistry, denoting a dispersed phase having but slight affinity for the dispersion medium; when the dispersed phase is l., the colloid is usually an irreversible one. 2. Denoting a lack of preference or rejection of the solvent. [lyo- + G. phobos, fear]

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lyo·pho·bic .lī-ə-'fō-bik adj marked by lack of strong affinity between a dispersed phase and the liquid in which it is dispersed compare LYOPHILIC, HYDROPHOBIC (3), OLEOPHOBIC

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lyo·pho·bic (li″o-foґbik) [lyo- + Gr. phobein to fear] not having an affinity for, or unstable in, solution; denoting a tendency of atoms or groups of atoms to avoid being wetted by a solvent. See also under colloid.

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  • lyophobic surface — liofobinis paviršius statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Skysčiu nevilgomas paviršius. atitikmenys: angl. lyophobic surface rus. лиофобная поверхность …   Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

  • lyophobic — /luy euh foh bik, fob ik/, adj. Physical Chem. noting a colloid the particles of which have little or no affinity for the liquid in which they are dispersed. [1910 15; lyo (see LYOPHILIC) + PHOBIC] * * * …   Universalium

  • lyophobic — adjective Having no affinity for the dispersion medium and thus easily precipitated. Ant: lyophilic …   Wiktionary

  • lyophobic — adj. not disposed to mix in a solution, not diffusing in a solution (Chemistry) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • lyophobic — [ˌlʌɪə fəʊbɪk] adjective Chemistry (of a colloid) not lyophilic …   English new terms dictionary

  • lyophobic — ly·o·phobic …   English syllables

  • lyophobic — ly•o•pho•bic [[t]ˌlaɪ əˈfoʊ bɪk, ˈfɒb ɪk[/t]] adj. chem. noting a colloid the particles of which have little or no affinity for the liquid in which they are dispersed • Etymology: 1910–15; lyo (see lyophilic) + phobic …   From formal English to slang

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