amphoterism

amphoterism definition - medical

am·pho·ter·ism (ămˌfə-tĕrˈĭzˌəm, ăm-fŏtˈə-rĭzˌəm)

noun
The quality of exhibiting the characteristics of an acid and a base and having the capacity to react either as an acid or a base.

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