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amphoterism
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am·pho·ter·ism (mf-trzm, m-ft-rzm)
n.
The quality of exhibiting the characteristics of an acid and a base and having the capacity to react either as an acid or a base.

amphoterism
[-ter′izəm]
Etymology: Gk, amphoteros, pertaining to both
a quality of a chemical compound that permits it to act as an acid or a base. amphoteric, adj., n.


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In order to address these challenges, BASF researchers have prepared anionic, ampholytic copolymers designed to meet the constraints of low VOC formulations.
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