| NOUN | substance | buffer | (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH |
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| location | buffer, buffer zone | a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict | |
| artifact | buffer, fender, cowcatcher, pilot | an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track | |
| artifact | buffer, buffer storage, buffer store | (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device | |
| artifact | buffer, polisher | a power tool used to buff surfaces | |
| artifact | buffer, fender | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact | |
| artifact | buffer, buff | an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block | |
| VERB | change | buffer | add a buffer (a solution) |
| contact | buffer, cushion, soften | protect from impact |
| Sounds | bah'fer | |
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| Rhymes | aquifer ... zephyr / Zephyr: 60 rhymes with fer... | |
| Meaning | (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH. | |
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| Category | chemistry, chemical science | The science of matter |
| Broader | compound, chemical compound | (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
| Substance of | buffer solution | A solution containing a buffer |
| Spanish | buffer | |
| Catalan | buffer | |
| Verbs | buffer | add a buffer (a solution) |
| Meaning | A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict. | |
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| Synonym | buffer zone | |
| Broader | zone | An area or region distinguished / distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic / characteristic |
| Meaning | An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track. | |
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| Synonyms | fender, cowcatcher, pilot | |
| Part of | locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive | A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks |
| Broader | framework, frame | A structure supporting or containing something |
| Spanish | quitapiedras | |
| Catalan | llevapedres, pilot, rascle davanter | |
| Meaning | A power tool used to buff surfaces. | |
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| Synonym | polisher | |
| Parts | buffing wheel | A wheel that is covered with soft material |
| Broader | power tool | A tool driven by a motor |
| Spanish | enceradora | |
| Catalan | enceradora, polidor | |
| Verbs | buff | polish and make shiny |
| Meaning | A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact. | |
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| Synonym | fender | |
| Part of | car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar | A motor vehicle with four wheels |
| Broader | device | An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose |
| Verbs | buffer | protect from impact |
| Meaning | An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring). | |
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| Synonym | buff | |
| Broader | implement | instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end |
| Verbs | buff | polish and make shiny |
| Meaning | add a buffer (a solution). | |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s something | |
| Example | "buffered saline solution for the eyes" | |
| Broader | modify | make less severe or harsh or extreme / extreme |
| Spanish | mitigar, neutralizar, tamponar | |
| Catalan | mitigar | |
| Nouns | buffer | (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH |
| Meaning | protect from impact. | |
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| Pattern | Something ----s something | |
| Synonyms | cushion, soften | |
| Broader | modify | make less severe or harsh or extreme / extreme |
| Spanish | amortiguar, paliar, suavizar | |
| Nouns | buffer | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact |
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