What does "amphoteric" mean?

Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.

Amphoteric

Common synonyms include: amphiprotic, acid-base capable, ambivalent, amphoteric compound, amphoteric species, amphoteric substance.

adj

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Adjective

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Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.

Adjective

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

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