Definice a Význam "buffer"

to buffer

SLOVESO

změkčit, tlumit

to reduce or soften the impact or effects of a situation or force

Transitive: to buffer an effect

Example

Planting trees can buffer the effects of strong winds in an open area.

Sázení stromů může změkčit účinky silného větru v otevřeném prostoru.

Wearing a helmet can buffer the impact of a fall during recreational activities.

Nosit helmu může změkčit dopad pádu během rekreačních aktivit.

pufrovat, upravovat pH

to treat with a chemical substance that helps maintain a stable pH level

Transitive: to buffer a solution or mixture

Example

The scientist buffered the solution with a phosphate buffer to maintain its pH during the experiment.

Vědec pufroval roztok fosfátovým pufrem, aby během experimentu udržel jeho pH.

Before conducting the enzyme assay, the researcher buffered the reaction mixture to ensure optimal conditions.

Před provedením enzymatického testu výzkumník pufroval reakční směs, aby zajistil optimální podmínky.

Buffer

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO

pufr, pufrový roztok

a solution containing a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid, which maintains a stable pH when small amounts of acid or base are added

Example

The buffer solution in the lab kept the pH steady even after the addition of a strong acid.

Pufrový roztok v laboratoři udržoval pH stabilní i po přidání silné kyseliny.

Buffers are crucial in biological systems to maintain the pH necessary for enzyme activity.

Pufry jsou v biologických systémech zásadní pro udržení pH nezbytného pro aktivitu enzymů.

a device that absorbs shock to reduce the impact of a collision or hit

Example

The car 's front bumper acted as a buffer during the minor collision, preventing serious damage.

Trains are often equipped with buffers to absorb the shock when they stop suddenly.

brousicí stroj, leštička

a power tool used to buff surfaces

nárazník, čelo lokomotivy

an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

vyrovnávací paměť, buffer

(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, leštička

an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

nárazník, tlumič

a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict