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Prebuffer vs. Buffer — What's the Difference?

Prebuffer vs. Buffer — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Prebuffer and Buffer

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Prebuffer

To place into a buffer in preparation for later retrieval or playback.

Buffer

One that buffs, especially a piece of soft leather or cloth used to shine or polish.

Buffer

A buffing wheel.

Buffer

Something that lessens or absorbs the shock of an impact.

Buffer

One that protects by intercepting or moderating adverse pressures or influences
"A sense of humor ... may have served as a buffer against the ... shocks of disappointment" (James Russell Lowell).
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Buffer

Something that separates potentially antagonistic entities, as an area between two rival powers that serves to lessen the danger of conflict.

Buffer

(Chemistry) A solution that resists a change in acidity when an acid or base is added to it, or a substance that facilitates this resistance.

Buffer

(Computers) A device or area used to store data temporarily.

Buffer

To act as a buffer for or between.

Buffer

(Chemistry) To treat (a solution) with a buffer.

Buffer

(Computers) To hold or collect (data) in a buffer.

Buffer

An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.

Buffer

One who polishes with a buff.

Buffer

A wheel for buffing; a buff.

Buffer

A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; - usually said of an elderly man.

Buffer

A substance or mixture of substances which can absorb or neutralize a certain quantity of acid or base and thus keep the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution (as measured by pH) relatively stable. Sometimes the term is used in a medical context to mean antacid.

Buffer

A data storage device or portion of memory used to temporarily store input or output data until the receiving device is ready to process it.

Buffer

Any object or person that shields another object or person from harm, shock, or annoyance; as, the President's staff is his buffer from constant interruptions of his work.

Buffer

To add a buffer{5} to (a solution), so as to reduce unwanted fluctuation of acidity.

Buffer

An ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

Buffer

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

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

Buffer

A power tool used to buff surfaces

Buffer

A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact

Buffer

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

Buffer

Add a buffer (a solution);
Buffered saline solution for the eyes

Buffer

Protect from impact;
Cushion the blow

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