1. (noun) buffer
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
Synonyms: fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot
2. (noun) buffer zone, buffer
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, buffer, buff
3. (noun) fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
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, buffer, pilot, archetype, fender, buffer storage, wing, buffer store
4. (noun) 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; 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, buffer, pilot
5. (noun) buffer, polisher
a power tool used to buff surfaces
Synonyms: fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, buffer, pilot
6. (noun) buffer, fender
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
Synonyms: fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, buffer, pilot, wing
7. (verb) buff, buffer
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
Synonyms: fender, cowcatcher, pilot, buffer, polisher, buffer zone, devotee, lover, caramel brown, raw sienna, fan, yellowish brown, buff, buffer storage, buffer store, caramel
8. (verb) buffer
add a buffer (a solution)
Synonyms: cushion, soften
9. (verb) cushion, buffer, soften
protect from impact
Synonyms: relent, soften, buffer, yield, moderate, cushion, mince, break, damp, weaken, dampen
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Synonyms and Antonyms of buffer 
