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. Wendy Walsh:

   From an evolutionary standpoint, it makes sense that women are wary of being touched by strangers, women have evolved mechanisms to be choosy about whom they mate with and to fear rape by a stranger. However, touch by friends is both relational -- women tend to befriend as a buffer against stress -- and pleasurable. Touch gives a nice boost of dopamine, the 'feel-good' hormone.

2. Matthew Cairns:

   Corporate balance sheets are in excellent condition. We've had the best part of a decade of very easy money, which has provided an incredible level of support, this has provided an enormous buffer for them.

3. Tom Udall:

   Even as archaeologists are making exciting new discoveries about this region – and even as Tribes and the American public speak out in overwhelming support of protecting this precious landscape – Chaco is being threatened by expanding energy development, including recently proposed leasing inside this long-standing buffer zone.

4. Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun:

   We will force those cash calls out into the modified carrier arrangement and we will release that money back into the federation account. That's where the fiscal buffer sits.

5. Parash Jain:

   There is no room left anymore for error or unexpected events — it is all squeezed out, this means you can't afford a single mistake because there is no longer any buffer.