| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|filik adjective
also li·po·phile ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌfīl
Etymology: lip- + -philic, -phile
: relating to or having strong affinity for fats or other lipids : promoting the solubilization or absorption of lipids
the ionic type of emulsifier is composed of an organic lipophilic group and a hydrophilic group — W.C.Griffin
— compare hydrophilic , hydrophobic , oleophilic