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US
/ˈbəfɝ/
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[ UK /bˈʌfɐ/ ]
[ UK /bˈʌfɐ/ ]
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
- a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
- an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
- a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
- a power tool used to buff surfaces
- an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
VERB
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add a buffer (a solution)
buffered saline solution for the eyes -
protect from impact
cushion the blow
How To Use buffer In A Sentence
- The solution obtained by dissolving the absorbent albuminoid in the buffer advantageously contains 6% by weight of this albuminoid.
- They were so beautifully typeset, and their tone was just captivating — alternately casual and buffer-overflowingly technical. Copy What You Like
- This was followed by a further two extractions, and the dried extract homogenized in 1 ml assay buffer for DHT analysis.
- The author performed immunoprecipitation with immunodiffusion, using Petri dishes that contained 15 ml of 1.2% agarose in a barbital buffer.
- The Moroccan government claims to be acting constructively, but pretends that Western Sahara is not partitioned, and that the Polisario-controlled areas are a buffer zone in which the Polisario has no presence. Global Voices in English » Western Sahara: Landmine Injures Five During Peaceful Protest
- The IP pellet was resuspended in final wash buffer and aliquoted for subsequent biochemical analyses.
- On the one hand take away a large number of potential user groups, on the other hand the new products to market provides a certain buffer time.
- Large parts of the marsh are now in use as a buffer area when food stock is temporarily depleted.
- They are part of a circular series of trades populated by sellers, buyers, buffers and ringmasters.
- He heads his article by saying that havens for wild life don't need buffer zones.
