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Acidic vs Amphophilic - What's the difference?

acidic | amphophilic |

As adjectives the difference between acidic and amphophilic

is that acidic is (chemistry) having a ph less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red while amphophilic is (cytology) that can be stained with either an acidic or basic dye.

acidic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chemistry) Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
  • (mineralogy) Containing a high percentage of silica; opposed to basic.
  • Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.
    • an acidic solution

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    Antonyms

    * basic

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    amphophilic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (cytology) That can be stained with either an acidic or basic dye

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