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Meaning of lyophilic | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

Having an affinity for the dispersion medium and thus not easily precipitated.

Equivalents

Suomi lyofiilinen
Polski liofiliczny

Examples

“In second sub-group, the “emulsion-colloids” or “lyophilic colloids,” the properties of the solvent are considerably influenced. The internal friction, surface tension, and other properties of the liquid show great changes even when only a small proportion of matter is in colloidal solution.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lyophilized lyophobe lyophobic lyopreserved lyoprotectant lyoprotective

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