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Buffer

Scope note

Any substance capable in solution of neutralizing both acids and bases and thereby maintaining the original acidity or basicity of the solution. WCOL9

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000213366

Broader Terms used

<materials by property>

Narrower Terms used

alkaline reserve

Equivalent Terms used

buffers (materials)

Created

12yrs ago

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