lyophilic
/ˌlʌɪə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪk
/adjective Chemistry
(Of a colloid) readily dispersed by a solvent and not easily precipitated.Association colloids are formed in solutions of molecules that include both lyophilic and lyophobic regions....
- An example of a lyophilic colloid is the gelatin sol.
- A surface active molecule consists of a lyophobic and a lyophilic group.
Origin
Early 20th century: from Greek luein 'loosen, dissolve' + philos 'loving'.