What does amphiphile mean?
Amphiphile means (chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants..
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(chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants..
Use amphiphile when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Amphiphile means (chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants..
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