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amphiphilic

English

Etymology

From amphi- +? -philic.

Adjective

amphiphilic (comparative more amphiphilic, superlative most amphiphilic)

  1. (chemistry, of a molecule) Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups.
  2. (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.

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See also

  • amphipathic
  • amphiprotic
  • amphoteric
  • surfactant

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amphiphile

English

Etymology

amphi- +? -phile

Noun

amphiphile (plural amphiphiles)

  1. (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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