| Noun | 1. | buffer - an ionic compound that resists changes in its pHchemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight | |
| 2. | buffer - an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track | |
| 3. | buffer - (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 systemmemory cache, 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 computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures | |
| 4. | buffer - a power tool used to buff surfaces | |
| 5. | buffer - a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contactdevice - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" | |
| 6. | buffer - an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end | |
| Verb | 1. | buffer - add a buffer (a solution); "buffered saline solution for the eyes"modify - make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | |
| 2. | buffer - protect from impact; "cushion the blow"modify - make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | |