amphoterism


am·pho·ter·ism

(am-fŏ'ter-izm) The property of being amphoteric.

amphoteric

, amphoterous (am″fŏ-ter′ik) (am-fot′ĕr-ŭs) [Gr. amphoteros, each or both of two] Being able to react as both an acid and a base. amphoterism (am″fŏ-ter′izm)