kwasowozasadow

Kwasowozasadowy, sometimes written kwasowo-zasadowy, is a Polish term used to describe substances, processes, or systems whose behavior is governed by acid-base properties. The expression denotes the interplay between acidic and basic characteristics and is commonly found in chemistry, environmental science, and physiology.

In chemistry, such substances participate in acid-base equilibria, act as buffers, and may be amphoteric (able to react as both acid and base). Examples include water, bicarbonate in biological systems, and many amino acids. The concept is closely linked to pH, buffer capacity, pKa, and the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.

Practical applications include titration to determine acidity or basicity, controlling water quality, soil chemistry, and understanding blood pH regulation and metabolic acidosis/alkalosis. The term is primarily used in Polish-language texts; in English, one would usually speak of acid-base properties, acid-base balance, or amphoteric behavior.

Limitations: The term is descriptive rather than a specific scientific category, and may be used loosely. It should not be confused with more precise terms such as acid-base reactions, buffers, or amphoterism, though it overlaps in meaning.