Meaning of amphiprotic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /-ˈprəʊ-/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   amphiprotic

   Etymology

   1930s; earliest use found in Chemical Review. From German amphiprotisch

   Definitions

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

   Antonyms

   • acidic
   • alkaline
   • alkalic