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buffer

English

  1. 🔊 a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
  2. 🔊 a power tool used to buff surfaces
  3. 🔊 (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device
  4. 🔊 (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
  5. 🔊 an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block
  6. 🔊 an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
  7. 🔊 a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
  8. 🔊 add a buffer (a solution)
    “buffered saline solution for the eyes”
  9. 🔊 protect from impact
    “cushion the blow”

Spanish

  1. 🔊 buffer buffer
  2. 🔊 búfer buffer
  3. 🔊 topera buffer
  4. 🔊 tamponar to buffer
  5. 🔊 tope buffer, bumper
  6. 🔊 colchón buffer, cushion, padding (something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact)

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