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