Associations to the word «Oleophilic»

Noun

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Wiktionary

OLEOPHILIC, adjective. Having an affinity for oil (rather than for water)

Dictionary definition

OLEOPHILIC, adjective. Having a strong affinity for oils rather than water.

Wise words

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