Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: buffer, buffer_storage, buffer_store, buffer_zone

'buffer'

[buffer.n.01] as in: (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

'buffer'

[buffer_zone.n.01] as in: a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

'buffer'

[fender.n.02] as in: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

'buffer'

[buffer.n.04] as in: (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

'buffer'

[buffer.n.05] as in: a power tool used to buff surfaces

'buffer'

[buffer.n.06] as in: a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

'buffer'

[buff.n.05] as in: an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

'buffer'

[buffer.v.01] as in: add a buffer (a solution)

Examples:
buffered saline solution for the eyes

'buffer'

[cushion.v.01] as in: protect from impact

Examples:
cushion the blow

'buffer'

[buff.s.01] as in: of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

Origins

					buffer (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── buff (English)
    └── buffe (English)
        └── buffle (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))