Definition & Bedeutung von "buffer"

to buffer

VERB

abmildern, puffern

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.

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

Taking breaks throughout the day can buffer the stress of a demanding work schedule.

puffern, puffernd behandeln

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.

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

To prevent fluctuations in pH, the lab technician buffered the sample with a Tris-HCl buffer solution.

Buffer

SUBSTANTIV

Pufferlösung, Puffer

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.

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

Pharmacists prepare buffers to ensure the stability of medicines during storage.

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

Poliermaschine, Schleifmaschine

a power tool used to buff surfaces

Puffer, Pufferrahmen

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

Puffer, Pufferspeicher

(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

Polierblock, Buffer

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

Pufferzone, Pufferstaat

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