1. In colloid chemistry, denoting a dispersed phase having but slight affinity for the dispersion medium; when the dispersed phase is l., the colloid is usually an irreversible one. 2. Denoting a lack of preference or rejection of the solvent. [lyo- + G. phobos, fear]
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lyo·pho·bic .lī-ə-'fō-bik adj marked by lack of strong affinity between a dispersed phase and the liquid in which it is dispersed compare LYOPHILIC, HYDROPHOBIC (3), OLEOPHOBIC
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lyo·pho·bic (li″o-foґbik) [lyo- + Gr. phobein to fear] not having an affinity for, or unstable in, solution; denoting a tendency of atoms or groups of atoms to avoid being wetted by a solvent. See also under colloid.Medical dictionary. 2011.