amphigen
|am-phi-gen|
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/ˈæmfɪdʒɛn/
dual-function compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphigen' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi,' meaning 'both' or 'on both sides,' and 'gen,' meaning 'producing' or 'generated.'
Historical Evolution
'amphi' and 'gen' combined in Greek to form 'amphigen,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'producing both,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a compound acting as both an acid and a base.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of chemical compound that can act as both an acid and a base.
Amphigens are important in various chemical reactions.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 22:36