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buffer

buf·fer

UK/ˈbʌfə/ US/ˈbɐfə(ɹ)/ fairly common slang uk
noun (6) verb (2)

noun

1.

an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

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3.

(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

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4.

a power tool used to buff surfaces

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5.

a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact

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6.

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

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verb

1.

add a buffer (a solution)

  • “buffered saline solution for the eyes”
2.

protect from impact

  • “cushion the blow”
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Phrases

  • back buffer
  • buffer beam
  • buffer car
  • buffer lass
  • buffer overflow
  • buffer overrun
  • buffer rodeo
  • buffer solution
  • buffer state
  • buffer stock
  • buffer up
  • pause buffer

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