A neutral area, between hostile forces, designed to prevent hostilities. / (US) A transitional area between areas of different land use.

(biochemistry, toxicology) Any of a class of toxic steroids present in some plants and secreted by some toads through the skin as a defense; sometimes present as a glycoside.

plural of buffer overflow

(computer security) The event when the amount of data sought to be added to a buffer exceeds the size of the buffer; generally resulting in a catastrophic error if this case has not been anticipated.

plural of bufadienolide

plural of Buffalonian

(chemistry) A solution, containing a buffer, that maintains a relatively constant pH

The behaviour expected of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.

(music) The comic actress in an opera.

plural of buffalo