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am·phi·phil·ic (ăm'fə-fĭlʹĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to a molecule having a polar, water-soluble group attached to a nonpolar, water-insoluble hydrocarbon chain.
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amphiphilic — am·phi·phil·ic … English syllables
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amphiphile — amphiphilic /am feuh fil ik/, adj. /am feuh fuyl /, n. Biochem. any of many organic compounds, as a surfactant, detergent, bile salt, or phospholipid, composed of hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions. [1970 75; AMPHI + PHILE] … Useful english dictionary
