lipophilic

• Qualifie une substance qui a une affinité pour les graisses et les lipides, souvent utilisé en chimie et en biochimie.

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.

   lipophile

   • 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.

   Synonymesoleophilic

   Antonymeshydrophilic