buffer
Noun
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referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactionsis a type of: chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weightsubstance meronym: buffer solution - a solution containing a buffer
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is a type of: zone - an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristicsame as: buffer zone
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is a part of: engine, locomotive, locomotive engine, railway locomotive - a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
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referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structuresis a type of: memory device, storage device - a device that preserves information for retrievalsubtypes:
- cache, memory cache - (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics
- frame buffer - (computer science) a buffer that stores the contents of an image pixel by pixel
- keyboard buffer - a buffer that keeps track of key strokes until the computer is ready to respond to them
- print buffer - a buffer that stores data until the printer is ready
is a part of: ram, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory - the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessiblesame as: buffer storage, buffer store -
is a type of: power tool - a tool driven by a motorhas: buffing wheel - a wheel that is covered with soft materialsame as: polisher
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is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purposeis a part of: auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion enginesame as: fender
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is a type of: implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an endsame as: buff
Verb
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is a type of: modify - make less severe or harsh or extreme
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is a type of: modify - make less severe or harsh or extreme
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