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Buffers Definition

(noun)
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a person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible or antagonistic people or things


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family and friends can provide a buffer against stress

(noun)
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a solution which resists changes in pH when acid or alkali is added to it


(noun)
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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


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print speed is boosted by pages being formatted in a buffer while another is printing

(verb)
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lessen or moderate the impact of (something)


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the massage helped to buffer the strain

(verb)
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treat with a chemical buffer


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add organic matter to buffer the resulting alkalinity

(verb)
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store (data) in a buffer while it is being processed or transferred


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try buffering as much of the video stream as you can before you hit the 'play' button

(noun)
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an elderly man who is considered to be foolishly old-fashioned, unworldly, or incompetent


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he's just a silly old buffer

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