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Judging by informal observation, most young Americans burn up their spare time buffing their emotional IQ and self-esteem with social media and non-stop texting. That's great for eye-thumb coordination, but what about the satisfaction of actually making something?
Seth Shostak

Meaning of "buffing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BUFFING

buffing  [ˈbʌfɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUFFING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Buffing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUFFING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Polishing (metalworking)

Polishing and buffing are finishing processes for smoothing a workpiece's surface using an abrasive and a work wheel or a leather strop. Technically polishing refers to processes that use an abrasive that is glued to the work wheel, while buffing uses a loose abrasive applied to the work wheel. Polishing is a more aggressive process while buffing is less harsh, which leads to a smoother, brighter finish. A common misconception is that a polished surface has a mirror bright finish, however most mirror bright finishes are actually buffed. Polishing is often used to enhance the looks of an item, prevent contamination of instruments, remove oxidation, create a reflective surface, or prevent corrosion in pipes. In metallography and metallurgy, polishing is used to create a flat, defect-free surface for examination of a metal's microstructure under a microscope. Silicon-based polishing pads or a diamond solution can be used in the polishing process. Polishing stainless steel can also increase the sanitary benefits of stainless steel.

Definition of buffing in the English dictionary

The definition of buffing in the dictionary is polishing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BUFFING


briefing
ˈbriːfɪŋ
channel-surfing
ˈtʃænəlsɜːfɪŋ
chuffing
ˈtʃʌfɪŋ
coughing
ˈkɒfɪŋ
debriefing
ˌdiːˈbriːfɪŋ
effing
ˈɛfɪŋ
golfing
ˈɡɒlfɪŋ
huffing
ˈhʌfɪŋ
kitesurfing
ˈkaɪtˌsɜːfɪŋ
laughing
ˈlɑːfɪŋ
morphing
ˈmɔːfɪŋ
roofing
ˈruːfɪŋ
rustproofing
ˈrʌstˌpruːfɪŋ
sniffing
ˈsnɪfɪŋ
staffing
ˈstɑːfɪŋ
strafing
ˈstrɑːfɪŋ
stuffing
ˈstʌfɪŋ
surfing
ˈsɜːfɪŋ
waterproofing
ˈwɔːtəpruːfɪŋ
windsurfing
ˈwɪndˌsɜːfɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUFFING

buffering
buffet
buffet car
buffet lunch
buffet meal
buffet supper
buffeter
buffeting
Buffett
buffi
buffing wheel
bufflehead
buffo
buffo bass
Buffon
buffoon
buffoonery
buffoonish
Buffs
buffy

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUFFING

astroturfing
ballot-box stuffing
bodysurfing
coiffing
crowd surfing
glue-sniffing
huffing and puffing
in the offing
naffing
offing
overstaffing
press briefing
safe surfing
scoffing
soundproofing
spiffing
spoofing
swoffing
tiffing
understaffing

Synonyms and antonyms of buffing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BUFFING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «buffing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of buffing
beige · brighten · brush · burnish · clean · cream · ecru · fawn · polish · rub · shine · smooth · straw-coloured · tan · wax · yellowish

Translation of «buffing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUFFING

Find out the translation of buffing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of buffing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «buffing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

抛光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pulido
570 millions of speakers

English

buffing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

buffing
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التلميع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

полировка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

polimento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একযোগে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

polissage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Buffing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Polieren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バフ研磨
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

버프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Buffing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đánh bóng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இந்த சுவர்களின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बफिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cilalama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lucidatura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

polerowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поліровка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tampon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στίλβωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

buffing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

polering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rasping
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of buffing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUFFING»

The term «buffing» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.015 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUFFING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about buffing

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QUOTES WITH «BUFFING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word buffing.
1
Seth Shostak
Judging by informal observation, most young Americans burn up their spare time buffing their emotional IQ and self-esteem with social media and non-stop texting. That's great for eye-thumb coordination, but what about the satisfaction of actually making something?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUFFING»

Discover the use of buffing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to buffing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Titanium: A Technical Guide
The polishing and buffing of titanium and its alloys is accomplished with the same equipment used for other metals. Polishing frequently is done wet with mineral oil lubricants and coolants. Dry polishing is more appropriate than wet for some ...
Matthew J. Donachie, 2000
2
Stainless Steels
Direct color buffing, without previous polishing or hard buffing, may be satisfactory for certain applications, such as: • A color-buffing wheel may be applied directly on type 430 that has been given a finishing pass on a polished mill roll after ...
Joseph R. Davis, 1994
3
Professional Management of Housekeeping Operations
Maintenance encompasses damp mopping, spray buffing,andbur- nishing. These techniques are done sequentially, and each technique is often performed immediately after the preceding one. Before the floor can be damp mopped, it must ...
Thomas J. A. Jones, 2007
4
Manicure, Pedicure And Advanced Nail Techniques
NAIL t3UrrlN(j7 Due to the advances made in buffing materials in recent years, nail buffing now falls into two distinct categories. The choice of method will depend on the original condition of the nail and on the desired end product.
Elaine Almond, 1994
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21st Centuty Manufacturing: National Initiative For Product ...
Hand buffing is still necessary for some operations. 91-2. With this method, the operator applies an abrasive bar against a rotating wheel. Automatic buffing requires piping and injection nozzles that throw the abrasive into the wheel. A timed ...
DIANE Publishing Company, 1994
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Toxic Substances Control Act: Trademarks and Product Names ...
BF 2370 Tegostab B 4113 Tegotrenn K Tegovakon T, V Trennspray Tego MG, EP -extra, EP 18 The Matchless Metal Polish Company 840 West 49th Place Chicago IL 60609 Matchless Aluminum Buffing Compounds Matchless Antique Buffing ...
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Toxic Substances, 1979
7
I-Car Professional Automotive Collision Repair
Figure 18-28 When buffing, do not press down on the buffer. Let the weight of the machine do the work. Also, do not tilt the machine more than approximately five degrees. (l-CARj Decals, Custom Painting, and Trim Figure 19-7 Note the steps.
James E. Duffy, 2000
8
Copper and Copper Alloys
Table 10 Offhand belt polishing and wheel buffing operations for. Heavy cutting Brass or bronze castings Moderate cutting Brass stampings Brass screw- machine parts Light cutting (a) Brass stampings or screws(b) Aluminum oxide 6.4 –19 ...
Joseph R. Davis, 2001
9
A Textbook of Production Technology: Manufacturing Processes
The grit size of abrasive material used in abrasive sticks is 80 to 180 for primary honing and 300 to 500 for secondary honing. Surface finish of the order of 0.05 It m R can be obtained by honing. 17.2.5. Buffing. Buffing is a polishing operation ...
P. C. Sharma, 2007
10
Milady's Standard Nail Technology
Buffing oils can enhance yourfinish work by reducing heat and holding dust on the surface of the bit. Use buffing oils sparingly, as they can seep up the neck ofthe bit into the handpiece and cause damage. Rub the oil into the nails. After the ...
Milady, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUFFING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term buffing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Future Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC won't come to last-gen consoles
... could have enemies that work together - buffing each other, for example. Was there a potential for us, if we went beyond Gen 3, to go further? «PC Gamer, Jul 15»
2
Fire porn shooters draw fire in Detroit
Participants call it “buffing,” though some prefer the descriptions photojournalist or freelance photographer to disassociate themselves from fire ... «STATter911, Jul 15»
3
The Clocktower Sets Its Tables With Etsy Knick Knacks
The staff here end up doing "a lot of buffing." These cookie tins are another vintage, Etsy-sourced item. They come to the table at the end of the ... «Eater NY, Jul 15»
4
3 Ways to Frame Art That Are Actually Affordable
Start by lightly buffing the front and sides of the frame to see if you like the shabby-chic, rustic look that emerges, or sand all the finish off to ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
Obsidian Apocalypse Player's Guide
Dark Comic bards can replace three buffing performances (inspire courage, competence and soothing performance) with pretty cool debuffs, ... «NERD TREK, Jul 15»
6
Beauty Report: How to rejuvenate your feet for summer
It comes with a metal disk attachment for paring back hard skin and a rigid buffing brush attachment to be used wet or dry. The kit also contains ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
7
How to get perfect abs in 10 minutes
Using the Velvet Luxe Buffing Foundation Brush #301, blend the lines in circular motions. It will blur seamlessly and you won't see makeup but ... «KOMO News, Jul 15»
8
Four Oakland Raiders who have to produce in 2015
... effort to help the development of Carr by providing him new weapons in the draft and free agency along with buffing up the offensive line. «isportsweb.com, Jul 15»
9
/Does your Paint Job need some Buffing? Call Fenton Auto Body …
Fenton Auto Body can bring the shine back on dull and faded paint. Quality Workmanship Guaranteed! Fenton Auto Body. 1880 S. Old Highway ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
10
Keeper of the Bronze Door polisher shines on job
He starts his shift around 4 p.m. and spends about three hours buffing the doors -- sometimes on his hands and knees and sometimes on a ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»

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