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lipophilic

/ˌlɪp.əˈfɪl.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌlɪp.əˈfɪl.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает вещество, которое обладает сродством к жирам и липидам, часто используется в химии и биохимии.

Describes a substance that has an affinity for fats and lipids, often used in chemistry and biochemistry.

  1. Having an affinity for lipidsC2formalscientific

    Describes a substance that tends to combine with or dissolve in fats, oils, and other non-polar solvents.

    ruЛипофильный

    • Lipophilic vitamins, such as A, D, E, and K, are stored in the body's fatty tissues.
    • The lipophilic nature of the compound allows it to easily cross cell membranes.
    • Many lipophilic pollutants accumulate in the food chain.

    Synonymsoleophilic

    Antonymshydrophilic

Forms
  • more lipophilic comparative form
  • most lipophilic superlative form