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- [am-fuh-ter-ik]
- /ˌæm fəˈtɛr ɪk/
- /ˌamfəʊtˈerɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-fuh-ter-ik]
- /ˌæm fəˈtɛr ɪk/
Definitions of amphoteric word
- adjective amphoteric able to function as either a base or an acid 3
- adjective amphoteric having both acid and basic properties 3
- adjective amphoteric capable of functioning either as an acid or as a base. 1
- noun amphoteric (of a compound, especially a metal oxide or hydroxide) able to react both as a base and as an acid. 1
- adjective amphoteric (chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic. 0
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Origin of amphoteric
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Greek amphóter(os) (comparative of ámphō both; cognate with Latin ambō) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Amphoteric
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amphoteric popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
amphoteric usage trend in Literature
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