amphiprotic

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Adjective amphiprotic has 1 sense

amphoteric, amphiprotic - having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either

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Amphiprotic:

Part of speech: adjective

Meaning: Referring to a substance that can act as both an acid and a base.

Usage:

Water is an amphiprotic compound because it can donate and accept protons.
Sodium bicarbonate is known for its amphiprotic properties in chemistry.

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