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buffer vs chemical compound

chemical compound vs buffer

buffer and chemical compound both are nouns.

buffer is a verb but chemical compound is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
buffer Yes No Yes No
chemical compound Yes No No No
As nouns, chemical compound is a hypernym of buffer; that is, chemical compound is a word with a broader meaning than buffer:
  • buffer: (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
  • chemical compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of buffer include compound.
buffer (noun) chemical compound (noun)
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
a power tool used to buff surfaces
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
(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 implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
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
buffer (verb) chemical compound (verb)
add a buffer (a solution)
protect from impact
Difference between buffer and chemical compound

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