Meaning of the word amphoteric in English
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amphoteric
US /ˌæmfəˈterɪk/
UK /ˌæmfəˈterɪk/
Adjective
having characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either
Example:
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Water is an amphoteric substance, as it can act as both an acid and a base.
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Aluminum hydroxide is an example of an amphoteric oxide.
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