buffer
buffer - noun
(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
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
(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
a power tool used to buff surfaces
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
buffer - verb
- add a buffer (a solution)
- protect from impact
buffer - thesaurus
buff
cowcatcher
cushion
fender
pilot
polisher
soften
Scrabble score for buffer
Scrabble score = 14
generated at 16:38:27 on 16-02-25
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