9-Letter Words Containing R,E,F,F,I,N,G,_

• (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

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

• an instance of driving away or warding off

• reject outright and bluntly

• force or drive back

• an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

• a chest especially for storing valuables

• be different

• be of different opinions

• a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)

• an iron used to press pleats and ridges

• an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats

• make wavy with a heated goffering iron

• a state of acute pain

• misery resulting from affliction

• psychological suffering

• feelings of mental or physical pain

• troubled by pain or loss

• very unhappy; full of misery

• something offered (as a proposal or bid)

• money contributed to a religious organization; item or items contributed to a religious organization for religious purposes

• the verbal act of offering

• the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity