bufferlayer
nounUK /ˈbʌfəˌleɪə/
US /ˈbʌfərˌleɪər/
A buffer layer is a soft or extra layer that sits between two things to keep them safe from bumping into each other.
The cushion acts as a bufferlayer between the heavy box and the table.
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2. In electronics, a thin layer that helps two different materials stick together and work well.
The bufferlayer helps the metal stick to the glass screen.
3. In geology, a soft rock layer that lets harder layers above slide without breaking.
The bufferlayer of clay allowed the upper rocks to move slowly.
4. In computing, a temporary storage area that holds data while it moves between devices.
The bufferlayer keeps the video smooth while it loads.