amphiprotic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From amphi- + proton + -ic.
Meanings
- Able to both donate and accept a proton, and thus able to react both as an acid and a base; amphoteric.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more amphiprotic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most amphiprotic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (3)
pt anfiprótico (able to donate and accept a proton) · it anfiprotico (able to donate and accept a proton) · pl amfiprotyczny (able to donate and accept a proton)