Buffer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003750",
  "term": "Buffer",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A solution or liquid whose chemical makeup neutralizes acids or bases without a great change in pH.\n\n2. A substance such as soil, bedrock, or water capable of neutralizing either acids or bases.\n\n3. A solution or liquid whose chemical makeup is such that it minimizes changes in pH when acids or bases are added to it.",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "references": [
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary; Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; Drinking Water Technical and Legal 2009",
    "Acid Rain Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/buffer/"
}