buffer

nouns

(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
buffer
is made of
a solution containing a buffer
buffer solution
domain category
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
chemical science, chemistry
is a type of (narrower)
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
chemical compound, compound
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
buffer, buffer zone
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
buffer, 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
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
a power tool used to buff surfaces
buffer, polisher
is derived from
buff
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
buffer, fender
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
buff, buffer
is derived from
buff

verbs

add a buffer (a solution)
"buffered saline solution for the eyes"
buffer
is a type of (narrower)
make less severe or harsh or extreme
"please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
modify
protect from impact
"cushion the blow"
buffer, cushion, soften