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Definition of buffer

adjective:

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather. Synonyms: buff.

noun:

• (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH.
• a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict. Synonyms: buffer zone.
• an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track. Synonyms: cowcatcher, fender, pilot.
• (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.
• a power tool used to buff surfaces. Synonyms: polisher.
• a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact. Synonyms: fender.
• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring). Synonyms: buff.

verb:

• add a buffer (a solution); "buffered saline solution for the eyes".
• protect from impact; "cushion the blow". Synonyms: cushion, soften.

Related words

cache.

Words nearby

bluffer, buffet, duffer, puffer, suffer.

Rhymes with

bluffer, duffer, puffer, snuffer, stuffer, suffer.