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buffer vs compound

compound vs buffer

buffer and compound both are nouns.

buffer is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

buffer and compound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
buffer Yes No Yes No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of buffer; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than buffer:
  • buffer: (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
  • 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 chemical compound.
buffer (noun) compound (noun)
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
a power tool used to buff surfaces a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
(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 (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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 (adjective) compound (adjective)
composed of more than one part
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
buffer (verb) compound (verb)
add a buffer (a solution) put or add together
protect from impact make more intense, stronger, or more marked
combine so as to form a whole; mix
create by mixing or combining
calculate principal and interest
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