Medical Term:
lyophobic
Pronunciation: lī′ō-fo′bik
Definition:
- In colloid chemistry, denoting a dispersed phase having but slight affinity for the dispersion medium; when the dispersed phase is lyophobic, the colloid is usually an irreversible one.
- Denoting a lack of preference or rejection of the solvent.
[lyo- + G. phobos, fear]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
