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Lipophilic vs. Hydrophilic — What's the Difference?

Lipophilic vs. Hydrophilic — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Lipophilic and Hydrophilic

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Lipophilic

Having an affinity for, tending to combine with, or capable of dissolving in lipids.

Hydrophilic

Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water.

Lipophilic

Having the quality of dissolving in lipids

Hydrophilic

Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.

Lipophilic

Typically have the quality of being composed of mostly nonpolar bonds
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Hydrophilic

Having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water

Lipophilic

Having an affinity for lipids; - of chemical substances or parts of molecules. Contrasted to lipophobic or polar.

Lipophilic

Having an affinity for lipids

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