English dictionary

amphoteric

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either

adj.all

Synonyms amphiprotic

Antonyms alkalic alkaline

Source: WordNet 3.0
Partly one and partly the other; neither acid nor alkaline; neutral.

adjective

Source: webster1913