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to buffer
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atténuer, adoucir
to reduce or soften the impact or effects of a situation or force
Transitive: to buffer an effect
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tamponner, buffer
to treat with a chemical substance that helps maintain a stable pH level
Transitive: to buffer a solution or mixture
Buffer
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tampon, solution tampon
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
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amortisseur, tampon
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
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polisseuse, meuleuse
a power tool used to buff surfaces
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tampon, pare-chocs
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
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tampon, zone de stockage temporaire
(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
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polissoir, éponge à polir
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
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zone tampon, zone neutre
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
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Exemple
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.
Drinking water before and after consuming alcohol can buffer the effects of a hangover.
Taking breaks throughout the day can buffer the stress of a demanding work schedule.
The scientist buffered the solution with a phosphate buffer to maintain its pH during the experiment.
