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amphipathic

/æmˈfɪpæθɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does amphipathic mean?

adjective

Having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts; capable of interacting with both water and non-polar substances.

Example

"The amphipathic molecule was able to form a stable complex with the protein."

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