lipophilic

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What does lipophilic mean?

Having the quality of dissolving in lipids; typically composed of mostly nonpolar bonds.

Where does lipophilic come from?

From lipo- (“lipid”) + -philic (“loving”).

How to pronounce lipophilic

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