lipophilic
Speech parts
1. lipophilic - Adjective
2. lipophilic - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
having an affinity for lipids
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Examples
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a carboxylic acid Cell membranes are generally impermeable to charged or large, polar molecules because of the lipophilic fatty acyl chains comprising their interior.
In the river, electric eels can produce an electric shock that can stun or kill, while piranha are known to bite and injure humans. citation Various species of poison dart frogs secrete lipophilic alkaloid toxins through their flesh.
Daiso 19 by Bionest is a unique lipophilic powder of natural polymer showing good fluidity with unique combinability.
Methadone is a lipophilic drug and the steady-state volume of distribution ranges between 1.0 to 8.0 L/kg.
Lysosomotropism Weak bases with lipophilic properties accumulate in acidic intracellular compartments like lysosomes.
It also aids the lipophilic properties of the cocoa powder which, again, keeps the product from separating.