Words That End With: FERS

• (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

• a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

• an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

• (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

• a power tool used to buff surfaces

• a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

• add a buffer (a solution)

• protect from impact

• an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

• a chest especially for storing valuables

• One who chafes.

• A vessel for heating water; hence, a dish or pan.

• Any of several scarab beetles, including the cockchafer, leaf chafer, and rose chafer

• delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver

• any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers

• be different

• be of different opinions

• an incompetent or clumsy person

• an elderly man

• an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set

• a person who exercises control over workers