lyophobic adjective. [lʌɪǝ(ʊ)'fǝʊbɪk] E20.
[from Greek luein loosen + -O- + -PHOBIA + -IC.]
Physical Chemistry. Of a colloid: not having an affinity for the dispersion medium, and readily precipitated out by small quantities of electrolyte. Of a sol: containing such a phase, and generally having a similar surface tension and viscosity to the dispersion medium, and on evaporation or cooling giving a solid which cannot readily be reconverted into a sol. Cf. LYOPHILIC.
Also
■ lyophobe adjective E20.

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