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to buffer
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attenuare, mitigare
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.
Drinking water before and after consuming alcohol can buffer the effects of a hangover.
02
tamponare, bufferizzare
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.
To prevent fluctuations in pH, the lab technician buffered the sample with a Tris-HCl buffer solution.
The winemaker buffered the wine with tartaric acid to stabilize its acidity and enhance its flavor profile.
Buffer
01
buffer, soluzione tampone
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
Pharmacists prepare buffers to ensure the stability of medicines during storage.
Buffers play a significant role in biochemical research by providing a controlled environment for reactions.
Buffers are crucial in biological systems to maintain the pH necessary for enzyme activity.
02
ammortizzatore, buffer
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
03
lucidatrice, levigatrice
a power tool used to buff surfaces
04
paracolpi, buffer
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
05
buffer, memoria temporanea
(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
06
pasta abrasiva, gomma per lucidare
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
07
zona cuscinetto, zona neutra
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
Esempio
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.
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