Synonym: amphipathic. ... Origin: amphi-+ G. Phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: am′fē-fōb′ik Synonyms: amphipathic
amphiphobic Denoting a molecule consisting of detergents or wetting agents, that contains groups with characteristically different properties; for example, both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.