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amphiphile

/æmˈfɪfaɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does amphiphile mean?

noun

A molecule that has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts, capable of interacting with both water and non-polar substances.

Example

"The amphiphile molecule played a crucial role in the formation of the cell membrane."

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