amphoteric

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From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (each of two), from ἄμφω (both).

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amphoteric (comparative more amphoteric, superlative most amphoteric)

Positive
amphoteric

Comparative
more amphoteric

Superlative
most amphoteric

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

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