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adjective

amphoteric

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

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Three example sentences with amphoteric, each labelled with its topic.

  • Aluminum oxide dissolves in hydrochloric solution and again in strong caustic soda, which is why chemists call it amphoteric.

    Science

  • Egg white proteins behave in an amphoteric fashion, releasing protons to baking soda and grabbing them back from vinegar.

    Cooking

  • Battery engineers prize amphoteric coatings that stay stable whether the electrolyte around them turns sour or caustic during long cycling.

    Technology

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