| lyotropic | Synonym: lyophilic. Origin: Lyo-+ G. Trope, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lyotropic series | <chemistry> A listing of anions and cations in order of their effect on protein solubility (tendency to cause salting out). Essentially a competition between the protein and the ion for water molecules for hydration. (20 Mar 1998) |