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amphiphilic
English
Etymology
From amphi- +? -philic.
Adjective
amphiphilic (comparative more amphiphilic, superlative most amphiphilic)
- (chemistry, of a molecule) Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups.
- (biochemistry, of a protein, especially an alpha helix) Having one surface consisting of hydrophilic amino acids and the opposite surface consisting of hydrophobic (or lipophilic) ones.
Translations
See also
- amphipathic
- amphiprotic
- amphoteric
- surfactant
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amphiphile
English
Etymology
amphi- +? -phile
Noun
amphiphile (plural amphiphiles)
- (chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants.
Related terms
- amphiphilic
- amphipathic
- macroamphiphile
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