ampifilik

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Definition of ampifilik in Turkish English dictionary

amphiphilic

Having one surface consisting of hydrophilic amino acids and the opposite surface consisting of hydrophobic (or lipophilic) ones

(Biyokimya) (of a molecule) having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts

Of or relating to a molecule having a polar, water-soluble group attached to a nonpolar, water-insoluble hydrocarbon chain

(Biyokimya) (also amphipathic) (of a molecule) having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts

{s} (of an organic compound) comprised of both water-soluble and water-insoluble groups (Biochemistry)

Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups

Hyphenation

am·pi·fi·lik