amphipathisch
amphipathic (having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts)
English translations
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amphipathic
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine chemische Verbindung, die sowohl hydrophile (wasserliebende) als auch hydrophobe (wasserabweisende) Eigenschaften besitzt.
- English meaning
- Amphipathic
- German example
- Seife ist eine amphipathische Substanz.
- English example
- Soap is an amphipathic substance.
Example sentences with “amphipathisch”
Phospholipide sind amphipathische Moleküle. (Phospholipids are amphipathic molecules.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you explain 'amphipathisch'?
It describes a molecule that possesses both polar (water-loving) and non-polar (water-fearing) regions.