Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.
AMPHIPATHIC is a
11
letter word starting with
A
and ending with
C
Definitions & Synonyms
adjective -
AMPHIPATHIC refers to a molecule, particularly a protein, that possesses both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties.