ampholyte
|am-pho-lyte|
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/ˈæmfəˌlaɪt/
dual-function molecule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampholyte' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphoteros,' where 'ampho-' meant 'both' and 'lytos' meant 'soluble.'
Historical Evolution
'amphoteros' transformed into the modern English word 'ampholyte' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'both soluble,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a molecule that can act as both an acid and a base.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a molecule that can act as both an acid and a base, often used in the context of biochemistry and chemistry.
Ampholytes are crucial in the process of isoelectric focusing.
Synonyms
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