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amphoteric

amp·ho·te·ric

uncommon

adjective

1.

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

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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”), from ἄμφω (ámphō, “both”) + -τερος (-teros).

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