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solution tampon — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • buffer noun Something that cushions or absorbs the impact between two things, physically or figuratively.

Senses

solution tampon is used for these senses in English:

  • buffer (chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid, such as by resisting a change in pH when an acid or alkali is added.
  • buffer solution (chemistry) A solution, containing a buffer, that maintains a relatively constant pH

buffer — full definition

  1. noun Something that cushions or absorbs the impact between two things, physically or figuratively.
  2. noun A temporary storage area in a computer that holds data before it is processed or transferred.
  3. noun A chemical solution that resists changes in pH.
  4. verb To lessen or absorb the impact of something.

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