Buffer factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004067",
  "term": "Buffer factor",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless quantity that describes the sensitivity of a system's equilibrium state to changes in a particular input or forcing. In the context of ocean acidification, it quantifies the resistance of seawater to changes in pH as carbon dioxide is absorbed. A higher buffer factor indicates a greater capacity to absorb CO2 without a large change in pH.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Revelle factor"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/buffer-factor/"
}