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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke