Definição e Significado de "buffer"

to buffer

VERBO

amortecer, atenuar

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.

Plantar árvores pode atenuar os efeitos de ventos fortes em uma área aberta.

Wearing a helmet can buffer the impact of a fall during recreational activities.

Usar um capacete pode atenuar o impacto de uma queda durante atividades recreativas.

tampão, amortecer

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.

O cientista amortecia a solução com um tampão de fosfato para manter seu pH durante o experimento.

Before conducting the enzyme assay, the researcher buffered the reaction mixture to ensure optimal conditions.

Antes de realizar o ensaio enzimático, o pesquisador amorteceu a mistura de reação para garantir condições ótimas.

Buffer

SUBSTANTIVO

solução tampão, tampão químico

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.

A solução tampão no laboratório manteve o pH estável mesmo após a adição de um ácido forte.

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

As soluções tampão são cruciais em sistemas biológicos para manter o pH necessário para a atividade das enzimas.

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.

politriz, buff

a power tool used to buff surfaces

bufa, amortecedor

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

memória intermediária, buffer

(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

almofada polidora, lixa para unhas

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

zona neutra, área de amortecimento

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

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.