Definitions For Amphipathic

Adjective

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

Synonyms

amphiphilic

Translations

Italian: anfipatico Portuguese: anfipático Spanish: anfipático Portuguese: anfipático

Etymology

From "on both sides".

See also

amphiprotic amphoteric surfactant

Is Amphipathic a Scrabble Word?

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