What does lyophile mean?
Lyophile means (chemistry) a lyophilic substance.
Lyophile
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(chemistry) a lyophilic substance.
Definitions by Sense
- (chemistry) a lyophilic substance
- (chemistry) lyophilic
Example Sentences
As a class, the soil colloids seem to be related more nearly to the lyophobe than to the lyophile colloids, although materials isolated from some soils approach lyophile colloids in their ability to swell.
Synonyms for lyophile
Antonyms for lyophile
Related Words
Word Forms
- lyophiles
- more lyophile
- most lyophile
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lyophile?
Common synonyms include lyophilic.
What is the opposite of lyophile?
Possible antonyms include lyophobe, lyophobic.
How do you use lyophile in a sentence?
As a class, the soil colloids seem to be related more nearly to the lyophobe than to the lyophile colloids, although materials isolated from some soils approach lyophile colloids in their ability to swell.
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