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(chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants.

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amphiphile

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amphiphile

(chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants.

Japanese Meaning

親水性（親水性の性質がある）と疎水性（油脂等を嫌う性質がある）という相反する性質を併せ持つ化学物質。多くの場合、界面活性剤として使用される。

The amphiphile aligned at the oil–water interface, reducing surface tension and stabilizing the emulsion.

その両親媒性化合物は油と水の界面に整列して表面張力を下げ、乳濁液を安定化させた。

Sense（1）

(chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants.

amphiphiles

（ plural ）