buffer
/ˈbəfər/
बफर
noun
1. buffer
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
2. buffer zone
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
3. fender, cowcatcher, pilot
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
4. 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
5. polisher
a power tool used to buff surfaces
6. fender
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
7. buff
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block
used for polishing (as in manicuring)
verb
1. buffer
add a buffer (a solution)
"buffered saline solution for the eyes"
2. cushion, soften
protect from impact
"cushion the blow"
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