buffer
1. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH (Freq. 8)
• Topics:
chemistry, chemical science
• Hypernyms:
compound, chemical compound
• Substance Holonyms:
buffer solution
2. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
• Syn:
buffer zone
• Hypernyms:
zone
3. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
• Syn:
fender, cowcatcher, pilot
• Derivationally related forms:
fend (for: fender)
• Hypernyms:
framework
• Part Holonyms:
locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
4. (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
• Syn:
buffer storage, buffer store
• Topics:
computer science, computing
• Hypernyms:
memory device, storage device
• Hyponyms:
cache, memory cache, frame buffer, keyboard buffer, print buffer
• Part Holonyms:
random-access memory, random access memory, random memory, RAM, read/write memory
5. a power tool used to buff surfaces
• Syn:
polisher
• Derivationally related forms:
polish (for: polisher), buff
• Hypernyms:
power tool
• Part Meronyms:
buffing wheel
6. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
• Syn:
fender
• Derivationally related forms:
fend (for: fender)
• Hypernyms:
device
• Part Holonyms:
car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
7. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block;
used for polishing (as in manicuring)
• Syn:
buff
• Derivationally related forms:
buff, buff (for: buff)
• Hypernyms:
implement
1. add a buffer (a solution) (Freq. 5)
- buffered saline solution for the eyes
• Hypernyms:
modify
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
2. protect from impact
- cushion the blow
• Syn:
cushion, soften
• Derivationally related forms:
cushion (for: cushion), cushioning (for: cushion)
• Hypernyms:
modify
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something
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