1. areas of land or space created between two potentially conflicting regions or entities to reduce tension or prevent direct contact
The demilitarized zone serves as a buffer zone between the two countries.
A zona desmilitarizada funciona como uma zona de amortecimento entre os dois países.
2. in computing, temporary storage areas used to hold data being transferred between devices or programs
The system uses buffer zones to prevent data loss during processing.
O sistema usa zonas de amortecimento para evitar perda de dados durante o processamento.
3. protective spaces maintained around sensitive areas to provide safety or environmental protection
Environmental buffer zones protect wildlife habitats from urban development.
Zonas de amortecimento ambientais protegem habitats de vida selvagem do desenvolvimento urbano.