Ορισμός και Σημασία του "buffer"

to buffer

ΡΉΜΑ

μαλακώνω, αμβλύνω

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.

ουδετεροποιώ, ρυθμίζω

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.

Buffer

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

ρυθμιστικό διάλυμα, αποθεματικό διάλυμα

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.

Το ρυθμιστικό διάλυμα στο εργαστήριο διατήρησε το pH σταθερό ακόμα και μετά την προσθήκη ισχυρού οξέος.

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

Τα ρυθμιστικά διαλύματα είναι κρίσιμα στα βιολογικά συστήματα για να διατηρήσουν το pH που απαιτείται για τη δραστηριότητα των ενζύμων.

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

πολυλιγνίτης, τούβλο βούρτσας

a power tool used to buff surfaces

απορροφητής, προφύλαξη

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

buffer, 缓存

(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

απορροφητής, γυαλιστικό

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

τακτική αντιστάθμιση, ζώνη ασφαλείας

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