amphoteric
amphoteric
Definition
am·pho·teric (am′fə ter′ik)
adjective
Chem. having both acid and basic properties
Etymology: < Gr amphoteros, compar. of amphō, both; var. of amphi-, amphi-
amphoteric
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- oxide: An amphoteric oxide is one which shows both acidic and basic properties.
- product: Thus, in the field Antec Ambicide will perform better than amphoteric products.
- hydroxide: This is explored some more in the page on ligand exchange reactions Amphoteric hydroxides An amphoteric substance has both acidic and basic properties.
Modifying Another Word
- naturally: With naturally occurring phosphate and the added cationic charge, this starch is naturally amphoteric.
Browse dictionary entries near amphoteric
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