to buffer
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緩和する, バッファする
to reduce or soften the impact or effects of a situation or force
Transitive: to buffer an effect
例
Planting trees can buffer the effects of strong winds in an open area.
木を植えることは、開けた場所での強風の影響を緩和することができます。
Wearing a helmet can buffer the impact of a fall during recreational activities.
レクリエーション活動中にヘルメットを着用すると、転倒の衝撃を緩和できます。
02
緩衝する, pHを安定させる
to treat with a chemical substance that helps maintain a stable pH level
Transitive: to buffer a solution or mixture
例
The scientist buffered the solution with a phosphate buffer to maintain its pH during the experiment.
科学者は実験中にpHを維持するためにリン酸塩バッファーで溶液をバッファー処理しました。
Before conducting the enzyme assay, the researcher buffered the reaction mixture to ensure optimal conditions.
酵素アッセイを行う前に、研究者は最適な条件を確保するために反応混合物を緩衝しました。
Buffer
01
緩衝液, バッファー溶液
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
例
The buffer solution in the lab kept the pH steady even after the addition of a strong acid.
実験室の緩衝液は、強酸を加えた後でもpHを安定させました。
Buffers are crucial in biological systems to maintain the pH necessary for enzyme activity.
緩衝液は、酵素活性に必要なpHを維持するために生物学的システムにおいて重要です。
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緩衝器, ショックアブソーバー
a device that absorbs shock to reduce the impact of a collision or hit
例
The car 's front bumper acted as a buffer during the minor collision, preventing serious damage.
車のフロントバンパーは軽微な衝突時に緩衝材として機能し、深刻な損傷を防ぎました。
Trains are often equipped with buffers to absorb the shock when they stop suddenly.
電車は急停止時の衝撃を吸収するため、しばしば緩衝器を装備しています。
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バッファー, 研磨機
a power tool used to buff surfaces
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緩衝器, ショックアブソーバー
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
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バッファ, 緩衝記憶装置
(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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バッファ, 研磨具
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
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緩衝地帯, 中立地帯
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
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緩衝材, 防壁
something that acts like a shield or barrier to protect from harm, damage, or stress
例
Trees act as a buffer between the road and the houses.
木々は道路と家の間の緩衝材として機能します。
This savings account is a buffer in case of emergency.
この貯蓄口座は緊急時の緩衝材です。
