amphoteric
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”), from ἄμφω (ámphō, “both”) + -τερος (-teros).
Adjective
amphoteric (comparative more amphoteric, superlative most amphoteric)
- (chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic. [from 1832]
Derived terms
Translations
having the characteristics of both an acid and a base
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Further reading
amphoteric (chemistry) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - “amphoteric”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
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