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- [lahy-uh-fil-ik]
- /ˌlaɪ əˈfɪl ɪk/
- /lˌaɪəfˈɪlɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-uh-fil-ik]
- /ˌlaɪ əˈfɪl ɪk/
Definitions of lyophilic word
- adjective lyophilic noting a colloid the particles of which have a strong affinity for the liquid in which they are dispersed. 1
- noun lyophilic (of a colloid) readily dispersed by a solvent and not easily precipitated. 1
- adjective lyophilic (of a colloid) having a dispersed phase with a high affinity for the continuous phase 0
- adjective lyophilic having a strong affinity for, and stabilized by, the liquid dispersing medium 0
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Origin of lyophilic
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; lyo- (combining form representing Greek lýein to loose, dissolve, set free; see -o-) + -philic
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Parts of speech for Lyophilic
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lyophilic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lyophilic usage trend in Literature
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