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Noun: buffer búfu(r)- (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
- A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- buffer zone - An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
- fender, cowcatcher, pilot - (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
- buffer storage, buffer store - A power tool used to buff surfaces
- polisher - A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
- fender - An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
- buff Verb: buffer búfu(r)- Add a buffer (a solution)
"buffered saline solution for the eyes" - Protect from impact
- cushion, soften
Derived forms: buffers, buffering, buffered See also: buff Type of: chemical compound, compound, device, framework, implement, memory device, modify, power tool, storage device, zone Part of: auto, automobile, buffer solution, car, engine, loco, locomotive, locomotive engine, machine, motorcar, railroad locomotive [N. Amer], railway locomotive [Brit, Cdn], RAM, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory Encyclopedia: Buffer |