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1. buffer
noun. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)
Rhymes with Buffer
- stuffer
- stouffer
- snuffer
- bluffer
- tougher
- suffer
- ruffer
- rougher
- puffer
- nuffer
- huffer
- duffer
How do you pronounce buffer?
Pronounce buffer as ˈbəfər.
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Sentences with buffer
1. Noun, singular or mass
Buff the surface with your orbital buffer.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
The exact size of this dirt buffer zone must be calculated by an engineer.
3. Verb, base form
Clay soils have an ability to buffer the effects of excess chemical fertilization.
2. buffer
verb. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] add a buffer (a solution).
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)
3. buffer
noun. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)
4. buffer
noun. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)
5. buffer
noun. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact.
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)
6. buffer
noun. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)
7. buffer
verb. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] protect from impact.
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)
8. buffer
noun. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] a power tool used to buff surfaces.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)
9. buffer
noun. ['ˈbʌfɝ'] (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
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buff (English)
- buffe (English)