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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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