Synonyms for buffer
ˈbʌf ərbuf·fer

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1. buffernoun

   (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot

2. buffer zone, buffernoun

   a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, pilot, buffer store, buffer storage, polisher, buff

3. fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilotnoun

   an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

   Synonyms:
   buff, pilot film, pilot light, pilot burner, pilot program, airplane pilot, original, buffer zone, polisher, cowcatcher, pilot, archetype, fender, buffer storage, wing, buffer store

4. buffer, buffer storage, buffer storenoun

   (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:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot

5. buffer, polishernoun

   a power tool used to buff surfaces

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot

6. buffer, fendernoun

   a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot, wing

7. buff, bufferverb

   an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, pilot, polisher, buffer zone, devotee, lover, caramel brown, raw sienna, fan, yellowish brown, buff, buffer storage, buffer store, caramel

8. bufferverb

   add a buffer (a solution)

   "buffered saline solution for the eyes"

   Synonyms:
   cushion, soften

9. cushion, buffer, softenverb

   protect from impact

   "cushion the blow"

   Synonyms:
   relent, soften, yield, moderate, cushion, mince, break, damp, weaken, dampen

Matched Categories

1. • Chemistry
   • Compound
   • Computer Science
   • Device
   • Framework
   • Memory Device
   • Modify
   • Power Tool
   • Zone

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1. List of paraphrases for "buffer":

   tampon, buffering, buffers, buffered, pad, damping, stamp, cushion, swab, pads, damper, interposition, separation, padding, reserve, quench

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How to use buffer in a sentence?

1. Zhang Li:

   The traditional buffer zones between humans and elephants are gradually disappearing, and the chances of elephants' encountering humans naturally increase greatly.

2. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier:

   We are talking about an upper limit, with a buffer zone. I do not think that we will have that many soldiers deployed abroad at the same time.

3. David Peterson:

   When you have five or more inches of water in a day or two, it doesn’t buffer the impact of the rain on the soil.

4. The PRA:

   Banks can draw down on all available capital buffers starting with any additional capital buffer held above their regulatory buffers, where capital buffers need to be restored this will be a gradual process and the PRA will not, in general, expect banks to restore their capital buffers in full until a significant time after the end of the current stress.

5. Sajad Jiyad:

   Turkey sees Mosul and northern Iraq as a sphere of influence, a buffer zone, an area where it needs to have a military presence, they feel they need to be in control of that border area between Iraq, Turkey and Syria, or at least know what's going on.