"amphoteric" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more amphoteric [comparative], most amphoteric [superlative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”), from ἄμφω (ámphō, “both”) + -τερος (-teros). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀμφότερος||each of two}} Ancient Greek ἀμφότερος (amphóteros, “each of two”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} amphoteric (comparative more amphoteric, superlative most amphoteric)
  1. (chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic. Categories (topical): Chemistry Derived forms: ampholyte, amphopropionate, amphotericin, nonamphoteric Translations (having the characteristics of both an acid and a base): амфотерен (amfoteren) (Bulgarian), amfoteer (Dutch), amfoteerinen (Finnish), amfaiteireach (Irish), anfotero (Italian), 両性 (ryousei) (Japanese), 양쪽성 (yangjjokseong) (Korean), amfoteryczny [masculine] (Polish), anfótero (Portuguese), anfotérico (Portuguese), anfótero (Spanish), amfoter (Turkish), lưỡng tính (Vietnamese)
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