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(chemistry, of a colloid) Having an affinity for the dispersion medium and thus not easily precipitated..
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.
Use lyophilic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Lyophilic means (chemistry, of a colloid) Having an affinity for the dispersion medium and thus not easily precipitated..
Common synonyms include lyophile.
Possible antonyms include lyophobic.
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.
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