amphoteric
Meanings
adj
- Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”), from ἄμφω (ámphō, “both”) + -τερος (-teros).
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