Lipophilic: meaning, definitions and examples
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lipophilic
[ ˌlɪpəˈfɪlɪk ]
chemistry
Having an affinity for or an attraction to fat or lipids.
Synonyms
fat-attracting, lipid-loving.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| lipophilic |
Another mention to emphasize the same context as the first entry, signifying molecules' compatibility with fats and oils.
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| lipid-loving |
Casual and descriptive term, used in both layman and scientific contexts to describe the affinity of a substance for lipids.
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| fat-attracting |
Simpler term, less formal, used in general conversations to describe substances that are attracted to or interact well with fats.
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Examples of usage
- Lipophilic substances tend to dissolve in fats and oils.
- Vitamins A, D, E, and K are examples of lipophilic compounds.
Translations
Translations of the word "lipophilic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lipofílico
🇮🇳 लिपोफिलिक
🇩🇪 lipophil
🇮🇩 lipofilik
🇺🇦 ліпофільний
🇵🇱 lipofilowy
🇯🇵 親油性
🇫🇷 lipophile
🇪🇸 lipofílico
🇹🇷 lipofilik
🇰🇷 지용성의
🇸🇦 محب للدهون
🇨🇿 lipofilní
🇸🇰 lipofilný
🇨🇳 亲脂性
🇸🇮 lipofilni
🇮🇸 fitusækinn
🇰🇿 липофильді
🇬🇪 ლიპოფილური
🇦🇿 lipofilik
🇲🇽 lipofílico
Etymology
The term 'lipophilic' originates from the Greek words 'lipos' meaning fat and 'philos' meaning loving. It was first used in the field of chemistry to describe substances that have an affinity for fats or lipids.