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to buffer
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attenuare, ammorbidire
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.
Piantare alberi può attenuare gli effetti dei forti venti in un'area aperta.
Wearing a helmet can buffer the impact of a fall during recreational activities.
Indossare un casco può attenuare l'impatto di una caduta durante le attività ricreative.
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tamponare, può essere trattato con un tampone
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.
Lo scienziato ha tamponato la soluzione con un tampone di fosfato per mantenere il suo pH durante l'esperimento.
Before conducting the enzyme assay, the researcher buffered the reaction mixture to ensure optimal conditions.
Prima di eseguire il saggio enzimatico, il ricercatore ha tamponato la miscela di reazione per garantire condizioni ottimali.
Buffer
01
soluzione tampone, tampone chimico
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.
La soluzione tampone nel laboratorio ha mantenuto il pH costante anche dopo l'aggiunta di un forte acido.
Buffers are crucial in biological systems to maintain the pH necessary for enzyme activity.
I tamponi chimici sono cruciali nei sistemi biologici per mantenere il pH necessario per l'attività degli enzimi.
02
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.
03
levigatrice, lucidatrice
a power tool used to buff surfaces
04
paraurti, buffero
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
05
buffer, memoria tampone
(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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piastra, battifondo
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
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cuscinetto, zona cuscinetto
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
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something that acts like a shield or barrier to protect from harm, damage, or stress
Example
Trees act as a buffer between the road and the houses.
This savings account is a buffer in case of emergency.
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