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Amphoteric vs Amphotericin - What's the difference?

amphoteric | amphotericin |

As an adjective amphoteric

is having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.

As a noun amphotericin is

any of a group of amphoteric antibiotic and antifungal agents derived from Streptomyces bacteria.

amphoteric

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic.

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    amphotericin

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (medicine) Any of a group of amphoteric antibiotic and antifungal agents derived from Streptomyces bacteria