bufferchip
nounUK /ˈbʌfə tʃɪp/
US /ˈbʌfər tʃɪp/
A small computer part that holds things for a moment so they don't bump into each other.
The bufferchip kept the data safe while the computer was busy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A chip that protects other parts from sudden changes in power or signal.
The bufferchip shielded the sensor from voltage spikes.
3. A small snack chip eaten while waiting in line.
He munched a bufferchip before the movie started.
4. A person who stands between two groups to keep them calm.
Mia acted as a bufferchip during the argument.