AMPHIPHILIC
(adj.)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Amphiphilic.
Amphiphilic - as an adjective
(of a molecule) being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups.
(of a protein, especially an alpha helix) having one surface consisting of hydrophilic amino acids and the opposite surface consisting of hydrophobic (or lipophilic) ones.
Example Sentences
"The soap molecule is amphiphilic, with a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail."
"Lipids are considered amphiphilic because they have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts."
"Surfactants are examples of amphiphilic substances that reduce surface tension."
"The amphiphilic nature of phospholipids allows them to form the structure of cell membranes."
"Some proteins have amphiphilic regions that play a role in their interaction with membranes."
Word Game Points
Is AMPHIPHILIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, amphiphilic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AMPHIPHILIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.
Is AMPHIPHILIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, amphiphilic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAMPHIPHILIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
Is AMPHIPHILIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, amphiphilic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAMPHIPHILIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.
