| lyophobic colloid | A colloidal solution in which the disperse particles are solid and lyophobe or hydrophobe, and are therefore sharply demarcated from the fluid in which they are suspended. Synonym: hydrophobic colloid, lyophobic colloid, suspension colloid. Origin: suspension + G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lyopomata | <zoology> An order of brachiopods, in which the valves of shell are not articulated by a hinge. It includes the Lingula, Discina, and allied forms. Alternative forms: Lyopoma. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. To loose +, a lid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lyosorption | Adsorption of a liquid on a solid surface. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lyotropic | Synonym: lyophilic. Origin: Lyo-+ G. Trope, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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) |