lyophile
/ˈlaɪəˌfaɪl/
adjective
- Describing a substance or material that easily dissolves in or mixes with a liquid, especially water.
- In chemistry class, we learned that lyophile colloids are easier to mix than lyophobe ones.
- The lyophile powder dissolved instantly when stirred into the warm water.
- The manufacturer added a lyophile agent to the dry mix so it would blend smoothly with milk.
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noun
- A substance or material that readily dissolves or disperses in a liquid, especially water.
- The pharmacist explained that this lyophile would quickly dissolve in the patient's drink.
- The lab technician stored the lyophile in a sealed container to keep it dry until use.
- Many food additives are lyophiles that help powders mix evenly into beverages.