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“amphiphilic”
amphiphilic (adjective), more amphiphilic, most amphiphilic
Relating to a molecule having a polar, water-soluble group attached to a nonpolar, water-insoluble hydrocarbon chain: An amphiphilic detergent possesses a hydrophilic and hydrophobic group.
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ampho-, amph-, amphi-
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philo-, phil-, -phile, -philia, -philic, -philous, -phily, -philiac, -philist, -philism
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