amphoteric

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Etymology

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

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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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