ˈbʌfə(ɹ) ˈbʌfɚ ˈbafə(ɹ) ˈbʌfə(ɹ) ˈbʌfɚ ˈbafə(ɹ) ˈkʊʃən ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ) ˈpaɪlət ˈsɒfən ˈsɔfən add a buffer (a solution) buffered saline solution for the eyes protect from impact cushion the blow an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact a power tool used to buff surfaces (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 an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH