amphipathic

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Pronunciation

/ˌam.fɪˈpaθ.ɪk/

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/ˌam.fɪˈpaθ.ɪk/ · /ˌæm.fəˈpæ.θɪk/

Definition of amphipathic

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adj

(not-comparable)Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.

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(not-comparable)Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.
(not-comparable)Of the surface(s) on a protein, particularly an alpha helix, where one surface of the alpha helix has hydrophilic amino acids and the opposite face has hydrophobic (or lipophilic) amino acids.

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From amphi- + Ancient Greek παθικός (pathikós, “remaining passive in a sexual intercourse”), from Ancient Greek ἀμφί (amphí, “on both sides”).

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