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1. (adj.) amphoteric
capable of functioning either as an acid or as a base.
Etymology: (1840–50; < Gk amphóter(os) either (comp. of ámphō both; c. L ambō) + -ic)
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1. (adj) amphoteric, amphiprotic
having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either
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1. (adj) amphoteric
partly one and partly the other; neither acid nor alkaline; neutral
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