amphoteric en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”), from ἄμφω (ámphō, “both”) + -τερος (-teros).
Meanings
- Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more amphoteric | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most amphoteric | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
polyamphoteric · amphotericin · ampholyte · nonamphoteric · amphopropionate
Synonyms
Translations (13)
bg амфотерен (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · fi amfoteerinen (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · es anfótero (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · pt anfótero (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · pl amfoteryczny (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · tr amfoter (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · pt anfotérico (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · nl amfoteer (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · it anfotero (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · ko 양쪽성 (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · vi lưỡng tính (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · ja 両性 (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base) · ga amfaiteireach (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base)