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1.2
Noun
1.2.1
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amphiphile
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Etymology
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From
amphi-
+
-phile
.
Noun
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amphiphile
(
plural
amphiphiles
)
(
chemistry
)
A chemical compound which has both
hydrophilic
and
hydrophobic
properties. Many such compounds are used as
surfactants
.
Derived terms
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metalloamphiphile
Related terms
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amphiphilic
amphipathic
macroamphiphile
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