Associations to the word «Amphoteric»

Wiktionary

AMPHOTERIC, adjective. (chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.

Dictionary definition

AMPHOTERIC, adjective. Having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either.

Wise words

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