AMPHIPATHIC


Meaning of AMPHIPATHIC in English

adj. Chem. 1 of a substance or molecule that has both a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic part. 2 consisting of such parts.

[ AMPHI- + Gk pathikos (as PATHOS) ]

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