'Buffer' definitions:
Definition of 'buffer'
From: WordNet
noun
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
noun
A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict [syn: buffer zone, buffer]
noun
An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track [syn: fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot]
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 [syn: buffer, buffer storage, buffer store]
noun
A power tool used to buff surfaces [syn: buffer, polisher]
noun
A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact [syn: buffer, fender]
noun
An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) [syn: buff, buffer]
verb
Add a buffer (a solution); "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
verb
Definition of 'Buffer'
From: GCIDE
- Buffer \Buff"er\ (b[u^]f"[~e]r), n. [Prop a striker. See Buffet a blow.]
- 1. (Mech.) (a) An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car. (b) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called {buffing apparatus}. [1913 Webster]
- 2. One who polishes with a buff. [1913 Webster]
- 3. A wheel for buffing; a buff. [1913 Webster]
- 4. A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man. [Colloq.] --Dickens. [1913 Webster]
- 5. (Chem.) a substance or mixture of substances which can absorb or neutralize a certain quantity of acid or base and thus keep the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution (as measured by pH) relatively stable. Sometimes the term is used in a medical context to mean antacid. [PJC]
- 6. (Computers) a data storage device or portion of memory used to temporarily store input or output data until the receiving device is ready to process it. [PJC]
- 7. any object or person that shields another object or person from harm, shock, or annoyance; as, the President's staff is his buffer from constant interruptions of his work. [PJC]
Definition of 'buffer'
From: GCIDE
- buffer \buff"er\ (b[u^]f"[~e]r), v. t. (Chem.) to add a buffer[5] to (a solution), so as to reduce unwanted fluctuation of acidity. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'buffer'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aegis,
- annul,
- antacid,
- antidote,
- arch dam,
- arm guard,
- awl,
- backstop,
- bale breaker,
- bamboo curtain,
- bank,
- bar,
- barrage,
- barrier,
- battering ram,
- bear-trap dam,
- beaver dam,
- bevel,
- bevel square,
- bodkin,
- boom,
- bradawl,
- brattice,
- breakwater,
- breastwork,
- brick wall,
- bring to nothing,
- buff,
- buffer state,
- bulkhead,
- bulwark,
- bumper,
- calender,
- calipers,
- cancel,
- cancel out,
- cant hook,
- caulking iron,
- center punch,
- chamois,
- cloison,
- cofferdam,
- collision mat,
- come to nothing,
- contraceptive,
- copyright,
- counteractant,
- counteractive,
- counteragent,
- counterbalance,
- counterirritant,
- crash helmet,
- crowbar,
- cushion,
- dam,
- dashboard,
- defense,
- diaphragm,
- dibble,
- dike,
- dissepiment,
- ditch,
- dividers,
- dividing line,
- dividing wall,
- division,
- dodger,
- drag,
- earthwork,
- edger,
- electric sander,
- electric soldering iron,
- embankment,
- face mask,
- fence,
- fender,
- file,
- finger guard,
- flail,
- foot guard,
- forceps,
- fork,
- frustrate,
- fuse,
- gate,
- glazer,
- goggles,
- goose,
- governor,
- grader,
- grapnel,
- grappling iron,
- gravity dam,
- grease gun,
- grindstone,
- groin,
- guard,
- guardrail,
- hand guard,
- handrail,
- hard hat,
- harrow,
- hawk,
- helmet,
- hook,
- hydraulic-fill dam,
- insulation,
- interlock,
- interseptum,
- invalidate,
- iron,
- iron curtain,
- jack,
- jackscrew,
- jam,
- jetty,
- jointer,
- knee guard,
- knuckle guard,
- laminated glass,
- lathe,
- leaping weir,
- levee,
- level,
- life preserver,
- lifeline,
- lightning conductor,
- lightning rod,
- logjam,
- mangle,
- mask,
- mat,
- midriff,
- midsection,
- milldam,
- miter box,
- moat,
- mole,
- mound,
- mudguard,
- nail file,
- nail puller,
- negate,
- negativate,
- negative,
- neutralize,
- neutralizer,
- nose guard,
- nullifier,
- nullify,
- offset,
- pad,
- padding,
- palette knife,
- palladium,
- panel,
- parapet,
- paries,
- partition,
- party wall,
- patent,
- peavey,
- pilot,
- pincers,
- pinch bar,
- pitchfork,
- plane,
- planer,
- pliers,
- polisher,
- portcullis,
- press,
- preventative,
- preventive,
- property line,
- prophylactic,
- protective clothing,
- protective umbrella,
- puller,
- punch,
- punch pliers,
- puncheon,
- putty knife,
- ram,
- rammer,
- rampart,
- ramrod,
- remedy,
- ripping bar,
- roadblock,
- rock-fill dam,
- roller,
- rolling pin,
- safeguard,
- safety,
- safety glass,
- safety plug,
- safety rail,
- safety shoes,
- safety switch,
- safety valve,
- sander,
- screen,
- screwdriver,
- seat belt,
- seawall,
- separation,
- septulum,
- septum,
- shaper,
- shield,
- shin guard,
- shock pad,
- shutter dam,
- soldering iron,
- spatula,
- square,
- stapler,
- steamroller,
- stone wall,
- stultify,
- sun helmet,
- T square,
- tackle,
- tamp,
- tamper,
- tamping pick,
- tap,
- thwart,
- tire iron,
- tire tool,
- tongs,
- trowel,
- tweezers,
- umbrella,
- undo,
- vise,
- vitiate,
- void,
- wall,
- weir,
- wicket dam,
- windscreen,
- windshield,
- work,
- wrecking bar,
- wringer