Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acid-base balance

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: acid-base bal-ance
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body

Example Sentences

"with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is slightly alkaline"

Synonyms

acid-base equilibrium

Questions

What does acid-base balance mean?: (physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body

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