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Learn to pronounce buff·er

/ˈbəfər/
noun
  1. a person or thing that prevents incompatible or antagonistic people or things from coming into contact with or harming each other.
    "family and friends can provide a buffer against stress"
    synonyms: cushion, bulwark, shield, screen, barrier, guard, safeguard, hedge, shock absorber, armor, intermediary, middleman, go-between
  2. a solution that resists changes in pH when acid or alkali is added to it. Buffers typically involve a weak acid or alkali together with one of its salts.
  3. a temporary memory area in which data is stored while it is being processed or transferred, especially one used while streaming video or downloading audio.
    "print speed is boosted by pages being formatted in a buffer while another is printing"

verb
  1. lessen or moderate the impact of (something).
    "the massage helped to buffer the strain"
    synonyms: cushion, absorb, soften, lessen, diminish, moderate, mitigate, allay, deaden, muffle, stifle, shield
  2. treat with a chemical buffer.
    "add organic matter to buffer the resulting alkalinity"
  3. store (data) in a buffer while it is being processed or transferred.
    "try buffering as much of the video stream as you can before you hit the 'play' button"

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Buffer solution

A buffer solution is a solution where the pH does not change significantly on dilution or if an acid or base is added at constant temperature. Its pH changes very little when a small amount of strong acid or base is added to it. Wikipedia
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Jan 29, 2023 · A buffer is a solution that can resist pH change upon the addition of an acidic or basic components. It is able to neutralize small amounts of ...
May 4, 2019 · A buffer is a solution containing either a weak acid and its salt or a weak base and its salt, which is resistant to changes in pH.
7 days ago · a person or thing that shields and protects against annoyance, harm, hostile forces, etc., or that lessens the impact of a shock or reversal.
Buffer is also defined as the solution of reserve acidity or alkalinity which resists change of pH upon the addition of a small amount of acid or alkali.
A buffer is an object that either softens a blow like a fender, or helps buff or shine stuff, like a nail buffer.
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BUFFER meaning: 1 : something that gives protection by separating things a protective barrier often used figuratively; 2 : a place in the memory of a ...
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