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CHYLIFIC

Dictionary entry overview: What does chylific mean?

• CHYLIFIC (adjective)
The adjective CHYLIFIC has 1 sense:

1. producing or converting into chyle

Familiarity information: CHYLIFIC used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• CHYLIFIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Producing or converting into chyle

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

chylifactive; chylifactory; chylific

Pertainym:

chyle (a milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats)

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