amphoteric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

amphoteric more amphoteric most amphoteric

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”), from ἄμφω (ámphō, “both”) + -τερος (-teros).

Derived words

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