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amphipathic

/ˌæmfɪˈpæθɪk/

Translations

amphipathicadjective

more amphipathic

Comp.

most amphipathic

Super.

/ˌæmfɪˈpæθɪk/

The amphipathic nature of the molecule allows it to interact with both water and oil.

Амфифильная природа молекулы позволяет ей взаимодействовать как с водой, так и с маслом.

Synonyms

amphipathicadjective

Having both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts.

The amphipathic nature of phospholipids allows them to form the bilayer structure of cell membranes.