If a substance is both hydrophile and lipophile it is designated amphiphile. Such a substance is water-attractive and oil-attractive as well. Amphiphile substances usually are essential components of cleaning agents (tensides).
If a substance is both hydrophile and lipophile it is designated amphiphile. Such a substance is water-attractive and oil-attractive as well. Amphiphile substances usually are essential components of cleaning agents (tensides).