(chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants.

plural of amphiphile

(chemistry, of a molecule) Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups.

(uncountable) The condition of being amphiphilic / (countable) The extent to which something is amphiphilic

Misspelling of amphiphilic.

plural of amphiphilicity

(organic chemistry) By means of amphiphilic substances

Alternative form of amphiphilic