oleophilic

[oh-lee-oh-fil-ik] /ˌoʊ li oʊˈfɪl ɪk/

adjective, Chemistry

of or pertaining to a substance that has an affinity for oils and not for water.

Compare hydrophobic (def 2).

Origin

1955-60; oleo- + -philic

Examples from the web for oleophilic

oleophilic and weir skimmers were able to recover oil after it had been treated with dispersants.
Complete line of oil-spill products, including oleophilic viscous moppets.
oleophilic-having a strong affinity for lipids, including petroleum oils and fats.
More complex units rely on the adhesion of oil to metal or plastic disks, or oleophilic belts or ropes.
The dispersants use an oleophilic solvent delivery system which has shown to be effective in penetrating surfactants.
The oleophilic coating on each granule attracts the oils, bring the nutrient and the oil together.
Additive plates are developed using a one step emulsion developer that contains an oleophilic resin.