Word: amphiphiles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: am
phi
philes
Definition: Plural of amphiphile. A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants.
Morphemes:
Affix: amphi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: both
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀμφί
Language: grc
Decoded: amphi
Meaning: on both sides
Affix: -phile
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving; friendly", or "friend".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: dear, beloved
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.