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amphiphiles

/æmˈfɪfaɪlz/ noun · British & US
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What does amphiphiles mean?

noun

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

Example

"The amphiphiles in the soap solution allowed it to effectively clean the grease from the surface."

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