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List of meaning for buffer

a person or thing that protects somebody or something from being harmed by another

buffer(noun)

(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

buffer zone, buffer(noun)

a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot(noun)

an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

buffer, buffer storage, buffer store(noun)

(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, polisher(noun)

a power tool used to buff surfaces

buffer, fender(noun)

a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

buff, buffer(verb)

an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

buffer(verb)

add a buffer (a solution)

"buffered saline solution for the eyes"

cushion, buffer, soften(verb)

protect from impact

"cushion the blow"

one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement

it took a friend serving as a buffer between the feuding siblings to get them to speak to one another again

something that serves as a protective barrier

the excelsior acts as an additional buffer for the marble bust during shipping

to lessen the shock of

during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain

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