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amphipathic
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amphipathic [ˌæmfɪˈpæθɪk], amphipath [ˈæmfɪˌpæθ]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Chem biochem of or relating to a molecule that possesses both hydrophobic and hydrophilic elements, such as are found in detergents, or phospholipids of biological membranes


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