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Amphipathic

(1) Pertains to a molecule containing both polar (water-soluble) and nonpolar (water-soluble) portions in its structure.

(2) Of, or relating to, a molecule having hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions.


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Hydrophobic: Water-repellent Hydrophilic: Water-loving

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