alkali reserve

noun

: the concentration of one or more basic ions or substances in a fluid medium that buffer its pH by neutralizing acid
especially : the concentration of bicarbonate in the blood

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“Alkali reserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alkali%20reserve. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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