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buffer
/ˈbʌfɚ/ · 6 letters · 5 distinct letters
- noun
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
- verb
add a buffer (a solution)
buffered saline solution for the eyes
- noun
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- noun
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
- 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