adj
Meaning 1
Having an affinity for oil (rather than for water)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
oleophilic
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adjective
Meaning 2
having a strong affinity for oils rather than water
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: oleophobic
History
Etymology
From oleo- + -philic.