amphoteric /am·pho·ter·ic/ (am″fo-ter´ik) having opposite characters; capable of acting as both an acid and a base; capable of neutralizing either bases or acids.
amphoteric.
am·pho·ter·ic ( m f -t r  k)adj. Having the capacity to react as either an acid or a base. |
amphoteric.
See amphoterism .
amphoteric
capable of acting as both an acid and a base; capable of neutralizing either bases or acids.
amphoteric sanitizing agents
long chain substituted amino acids or betaines, compatible with other detergents, sanitizers and hard water. Called also ampholytes.
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