Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Chem.) Not soluble in lipids, or in non-polar solvents; -- of chemical substances or parts of molecules. Contrasted to
lipophilic ornonpolar .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective chemistry Having no
affinity forfats ororganic solvents
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word lipophobic.
Examples
-
What you’re seeing in this video is normal physiology at work interpreted as being abnormal by a couple of lipophobic doctors who should and probably do know better.
ABC’s big meal propaganda | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2009
-
Even lipophobic physicians wouldn’t consider these values as worrisome.
Low-carb diet improves lipid profile better than low-fat diet | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2008
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.