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buffer in Dutch

buffer in Dutch is buffer, buffermengsel, inperken — buffer means something that cushions or absorbs the impact between two things, physically or figuratively.

buffer in Dutch

buffer
noun
(telecommunications) A routine or storage medium used to compensate for a difference in rate of flow of data, or time of occurrence of events, when transferring data from one device to another.
buffermengsel
noun
(chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid, such as by resisting a change in pH when an acid or alkali is added.
inperken
verb
To use a buffer or buffers; to isolate or minimize the effects of one thing on another.

What does "buffer" mean?

  1. noun Something that cushions or absorbs the impact between two things, physically or figuratively.
    "The savings account acted as a buffer against unexpected expenses."
  2. noun A temporary storage area in a computer that holds data before it is processed or transferred.
    "The video kept pausing to fill its buffer."
  3. noun A chemical solution that resists changes in pH.
    "The lab technician added a buffer solution to keep the sample's pH stable."
  4. verb To lessen or absorb the impact of something.
    "The insurance payout helped buffer the financial blow of the accident."
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buffer in a sentence

  • The savings account acted as a buffer against unexpected expenses.
  • A row of trees served as a buffer between the houses and the busy road.
  • The video kept pausing to fill its buffer.
  • The app stores a small buffer of audio so the song plays smoothly.

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What is "buffer" in Dutch?
"buffer" in Dutch is buffer, buffermengsel, inperken. buffer means: Something that cushions or absorbs the impact between two things, physically or figuratively.
How do you use "buffer" in a sentence?
Example: "The savings account acted as a buffer against unexpected expenses." In Dutch, "buffer" is buffer, buffermengsel, inperken.
Are there other ways to say "buffer" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "buffer": buffer, buffermengsel, inperken.
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