amphoteric
amphoteric · more amphoteric · most amphoteric
Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as eitherHaving the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either.
Meaning
1 sensesHaving the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either.
having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”), from ἄμφω (ámphō, “both”) + -τερFrom Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”), from ἄμφω (ámphō, “both”) + -τερος (-teros).
Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forms
more amphoteric, most amphoteric| Comparative | more amphoteric Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most amphoteric Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either:amphiprotic
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form