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Noun buffer has 6 senses
- buffer - an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
--1 is a kind of compound, chemical compound
--1 is a substance of buffer solution
- fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot - an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
--2 is a kind of framework, frame, framing
--2 is a part of locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
- 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
--3 is a kind of memory device, storage device
--3 is a part of
--3 has particulars:
- buffer, polisher - a power tool used to buff surfaces
--4 is a kind of power tool
--4 has parts: buffing wheel
- buffer, fender - a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact
--5 is a kind of device
--5 is a part of car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
- buff, buffer - an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
--6 is a kind of implement
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