buffer

Noun
  1. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH (synset 114810100)
    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 reactions
    is a type of: chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
    substance meronym: buffer solution - a solution containing a buffer
  2. A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict (synset 108706162)
    is a type of: zone - an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
    same as: buffer zone
  3. An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track (synset 103333146)
    is a type of: frame, framework - a structure supporting or containing something
    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
    same as: cowcatcher, fender, pilot
  4. (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 (synset 102914831)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: memory device, storage device - a device that preserves information for retrieval
    subtypes:
    • 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 accessible
    same as: buffer storage, buffer store
  5. A power tool used to buff surfaces (synset 102914678)
    is a type of: power tool - a tool driven by a motor
    has: buffing wheel - a wheel that is covered with soft material
    same as: polisher
  6. A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (synset 102914504)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    is a part of: auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
    same as: fender
  7. An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block;
    Used for polishing (as in manicuring) (synset 102914310)
    is a type of: implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
    same as: buff
Verb
  1. Add a buffer (a solution) (synset 200514425)
    "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
    is a type of: modify - make less severe or harsh or extreme
  2. Protect from impact (synset 201579748)
    "cushion the blow"
    is a type of: modify - make less severe or harsh or extreme
    same as: cushion, soften

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