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Amphoteric Definition & Meaning

amphoteric
adjective
  1. having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either

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What does amphoteric mean?
having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either
What part of speech is amphoteric?
Amphoteric is an adjective.

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