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amphoteric

Syllabification: (am·pho·ter·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌamfəˈterik/
Definition of amphoteric

adjective

Chemistry
  • (of a compound, especially a metal oxide or hydroxide) able to react both as a base and as an acid.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek amphoteros, comparative of amphō 'both', + -ic

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