amphipathic

amphipathic
Denoting a molecule, such as comprises detergents or wetting agents, that contains groups with characteristically different properties, e.g., both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. SYN: amphiphilic, amphiphobic. [amphi- + G. pathos, feeling]

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am·phi·path·ic .am-fə-'path-ik adj AMPHIPHILIC
am·phi·path 'am-fə-.path n

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am·phi·path·ic (am″fĭ-pathґik) of or relating to molecules containing groups with characteristically different properties, e.g., both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.

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  • amphipathic — [ˌamfɪ paθɪk] (also amphiphilic ˌamfɪ fɪlɪk) adjective Biochemistry (of a molecule) having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts. Origin 1930s: from amphi + Gk pathikos (from pathos experience ) …   English new terms dictionary

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