amphoteric

(am′fə ter′ik)

adjective

Chem. having both acid and basic properties

Origin: < Gr amphoteros, compar. of amphō, both; var. of amphi-, amphi-

See amphoteric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having the characteristics of an acid and a base and capable of reacting chemically either as an acid or a base.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek amphoteros, each of two

Origin: , from amphō, both

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