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Lyophilic

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002241

Describing a substance that has a strong affinity for the dispersion medium in a colloidal system, meaning it is solvent-loving. In drilling fluids, lyophilic colloids readily absorb water and swell, forming stable dispersions. Bentonite clay is an example of a lyophilic material in water-based muds.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002241
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002241",
  "term": "Lyophilic",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Describing a substance that has a strong affinity for the dispersion medium in a colloidal system, meaning it is solvent-loving. In drilling fluids, lyophilic colloids readily absorb water and swell, forming stable dispersions. Bentonite clay is an example of a lyophilic material in water-based muds.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lyophilic/"
}

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