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Meaning of oleophilic in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌəʊlɪəʊˈfɪlɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    oleophilic

    Etymology

    1930s; earliest use found in Science. From oleo- + -philic

    Definitions

    1. having a strong affinity for oils rather than water

    Synonyms

    • lipophilic
    • lipotropic

    Antonyms

    • oleophobic

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