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English noun: buffer | |||
| 1. | buffer (substance) (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chemical compound, compound | ||
| Substance meronym | buffer solution | ||
| Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
| 2. | buffer (location) a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict | ||
| Synonyms | buffer zone | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | zone | ||
| 3. | buffer (artifact) an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track | ||
| Synonyms | cowcatcher, fender, pilot | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | framework | ||
| Part meronym | engine, locomotive, locomotive engine, railway locomotive | ||
| 4. | buffer (artifact) (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 | ||
| Synonyms | buffer storage, buffer store | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | memory device, storage device | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cache, frame buffer, keyboard buffer, memory cache, print buffer | ||
| Part meronym | RAM, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory | ||
| Domain category | computer science, computing | ||
| 5. | buffer (artifact) a power tool used to buff surfaces | ||
| Synonyms | polisher | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | power tool | ||
| Part holonym | buffing wheel | ||
| 6. | buffer (artifact) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact | ||
| Synonyms | fender | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | device | ||
| Part meronym | auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar | ||
| 7. | buffer (artifact) an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) | ||
| Synonyms | buff | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | implement | ||
English verb: buffer | |||
| 1. | buffer (change) add a buffer (a solution) | ||
| Samples | Buffered saline solution for the eyes. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | modify | ||
| 2. | buffer (contact) protect from impact | ||
| Samples | Cushion the blow. | ||
| Synonyms | cushion, soften | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | modify | ||
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