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Definition of Amphoteric

1. Adjective. Having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either.

Definition of Amphoteric

1. a. Partly one and partly the other; neither acid nor alkaline; neutral.

Definition of Amphoteric

1. Adjective. (chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic. ¹

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Definition of Amphoteric

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Amphoteric

1. Having both acidic and basic characteristics. This is true of proteins since they have both acidic and basic side groups (the charges of which balance at the isoelectric point). (05 Feb 1998)

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