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Ambiphilic

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amphiphilicnoun(chemistry, of a molecule) Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups.
transphilicnoun(chemistry) Having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.
amphiphillicMisspelling of amphiphilic. [(chemistry, of a molecule) Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups.]
amphiphilAlternative form of amphiphilic. [(chemistry, of a molecule) Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups.]
amphoteric(chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.
amphipathic(chemistry) Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.
dielectrophilic(chemistry) Having two electrophilic groups
bolaamphiphilic(organic chemistry) Relating to a bolaamphiphile
dipolarophilic(organic chemistry) Being or pertaining to a dipolarophile.
amphiphaticMisspelling of amphipathic. [(chemistry) Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.]
ampholytic(chemistry, of an electrolyte) amphoteric
azophilic(chemistry) Alternative form of azaphilic. [(chemistry) That is attracted to, or centred on the nitrogen atom of a molecule]
biselectrophilic(chemistry, of a molecule) Having two electrophilic groups
arophatic(informal, organic chemistry) Having both aliphatic and aromatic properties
azaphilic(chemistry) That is attracted to, or centred on the nitrogen atom of a molecule
amphichroic(chemistry) Exhibiting or producing two colours depending on the acidity in the reaction, as substances which may change red litmus to blue and blue litmus to red.
polyproticnoun(chemistry, of an acid or a base) That can donate (or accept) more than one proton; polybasic.
bifunctionalHaving two functions.
lipophylicAlternative spelling of lipophilic. [Having the quality of dissolving in lipids; typically composed of mostly nonpolar bonds.]
polybasic(chemistry, of an acid) containing two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms; see also polyprotic

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