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chemical compound vs buffer

buffer vs chemical compound

chemical compound and buffer both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chemical compound Yes No No No
buffer Yes No Yes No
As nouns, buffer is a hyponym of chemical compound; that is, buffer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chemical compound:
  • chemical compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  • buffer: (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
chemical compound (noun) buffer (noun)
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
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
chemical compound (verb) buffer (verb)
add a buffer (a solution)
protect from impact
Difference between chemical compound and buffer

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