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Definition of Amphiprotic
1. Adjective. Having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either.
Exact synonyms: Amphoteric
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Antonyms: Acidic, Alkaline
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Antonyms: Acidic, Alkaline
Definition of Amphiprotic
1. Adjective. (chemistry) being able to both donate and accept a proton, and thus being able to react both as an acid and a base; amphoteric ¹
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