Meaning Of The Word Amphiphile

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What's The Definition Of Amphiphile?

amphiphile in American English
noun: any of many organic compounds, as a surfactant, detergent, bile salt, or phospholipid, composed of hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions

amphiphile in British English
noun: any of many organic compounds such as detergents combining both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties

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