amphipathic

== English == === Etymology === From amphi- +‎ Ancient Greek παθικός (pathikós, “remaining passive in a sexual intercourse”), from Ancient Greek ἀμφί (amphí, “on both sides”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌam.fɪˈpaθ.ɪk/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌæm.fəˈpæ.θɪk/ Rhymes: -æθɪk === Adjective === amphipathic (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 ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === amphiprotic amphoteric surfactant