buffer
Nouns
- (n) (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
- (n) a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict buffer zone,
- (n) an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track cowcatcher, fender, pilot,
- (n) (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,
- (n) a power tool used to buff surfaces polisher,
- (n) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact fender,
- (n) an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) buff,
Verbs
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(v) add a buffer (a solution)
- buffered saline solution for the eyes
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(v) protect from impact
- cushion the blow