amphipathic

形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /ˌam.fɪˈpaθ.ɪk/    美 /ˌæm.fəˈpæ.θɪk/

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups. not-comparable
  2. 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. not-comparable

词汇关系

近义词
amphiphilic
衍生词
amphipathicity
相关词
amphiprotic amphoteric surfactant

词源

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