amphoteric
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (“each of two”), from ἄμφω (“both”).
[edit] 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.
[edit] Translations
having the characteristics of both an acid and a base
