amphipathic
adjective
am·phi·path·ic ˌam(p)-fə-ˈpa-thik 
: amphiphilic
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Their trick boils down to a couple of things: The sequences are relatively short, positively charged, and amphipathic (not too water-repelling or oil-repelling). 
Max G. Levy, Wired, 30 Nov. 2021
Max G. Levy, Wired, 30 Nov. 2021 Word History
Etymology
amphi- + -pathic
First Known Use
1936, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
amphipathic
adjective
am·phi·path·ic ˌam-fə-ˈpath-ik
: amphiphilic