lyotropic

ly·o·trop·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-uh-trop-ik, -troh-pik]
- /ˌlaɪ əˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-uh-trop-ik, -troh-pik]
- /ˌlaɪ əˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk/

Definitions of lyotropic word

adjective lyotropic noting any series of ions, salts, or radicals arranged in descending order relative to the magnitude of their effect on a given solvent. 1
noun lyotropic (chemistry, physics) describing a liquid crystal that exhibits phase transitions as a function of concentration. 1

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Origin of lyotropic

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; lyo- (see lyophilic) + -tropic

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Parts of speech for Lyotropic

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lyotropic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% 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.

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