# amphoteric

> English word · Adjective

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

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

## Source
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