AMPHOTERIC


Meaning of AMPHOTERIC in English

[ ˌamfə'tɛrɪk ]

■ adjective Chemistry able to react both as a base and as an acid.

Origin

C19: from Gk amphoteros , compar. of amphō 'both', + -ic .

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