oleophilic
Use Oleophilic in a sentence
li adjective Chemistry.
of or pertaining to a substance that has an affinity for oils and not for water. Compare hydrophobic ( def 2 ).
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| oleophilic | |
adjective | |
| having a strong affinity for oils rather than water [ant: oleophobic] |
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Oleophilic
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Example sentences
The dispersants use an oleophilic solvent delivery system which has shown to be effective in penetrating surfactants.
Complete line of oil-spill products, including oleophilic viscous moppets.
Additive plates are developed using a one step emulsion developer that contains an oleophilic resin.
More complex units rely on the adhesion of oil to metal or plastic disks, or oleophilic belts or ropes.
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