amphoteric

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Adjective amphoteric has 1 sense

amphoteric, amphiprotic - having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either
Antonyms: acidic, acid, acid-forming, alkaline, alkalic, alkalescent, alcalescent, basic, base-forming

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Amphoteric

Definition

Amphoteric refers to a substance or compound that can act both as an acid and a base, reacting with both acids and bases.

Sample sentences

The amphoteric nature of water allows it to react with both acids and bases.
Aluminum hydroxide is considered amphoteric as it can neutralize both acids and bases.
The chemist studied the amphoteric properties of the compound in the laboratory.

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