lyophile, a.
(ˈlaɪəfaɪl)
[ad. G. lyophil (Freundlich & Neumann 1908, in Zeitschr. f. Chem. und Ind. d. Kolloide III. 81/2), f. Gr. λύ-ειν to loosen; see -phil, -phile.]
1. Physical Chem. = lyophilic a.
| 1915 W. W. Taylor Chem. Colloids i. 7 The term lyophile has been applied to those systems in which there is a marked affinity between the phases and lyophobe to the others. 1927 H. S. van Klooster tr. Kruyt's Colloids i. 10 Emulsoids, or lyophile colloids,..form disperse systems in which the properties of the dispersing phase are considerably modified by the disperse colloid. 1941 R. J. Hartman Colloid Chem. xviii. 358 The terms lyophobe (‘hatred’ toward external phase) and lyophile (‘love’ toward external phase) were suggested by Freundlich. |
2. Biol. and Med. Also lyophil (-fɪl). Of, pertaining to, or employing lyophilization; lyophilized.
| 1934 S. Mudd et al. in Jrnl. Immunol. XXVI. 341 (heading) The preparation, properties and applications of lyophile serum proteins and complement. 1949 Jrnl. Bacteriol. LVII. 575 The lyophil process has been shown to be a successful method for the preservation of yeast cultures in a viable state. 1958 Angiology IX. 189/2 The condenser system of the lyophile apparatus should be cleaned and dried before re-use. 1961 Phytopathology LI. 259/1 (heading) Observations on lyophil preservation and storage of Pythium species. |