amphierotic
|am-phi-e-rot-ic|
C2
/ˌæmfiəˈrɒtɪk/
dual nature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphierotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphoteros,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'eros' meant 'love.'
Historical Evolution
'amphoteros' transformed into the modern English word 'amphierotic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'both love,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having both acidic and basic properties.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having both acidic and basic properties.
The compound was amphierotic, reacting with both acids and bases.
Synonyms
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