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enhancer

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[en-han-ser, -hahn-] / ɛnˈhæn sər, -ˈhɑn- /

noun

  1. a person or thing that enhances.

  2. Genetics. a gene or gene fragment that activates other genes.


Etymology

Origin of enhancer

enhance + -er 1

Example Sentences

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However, the results indicate that the absorption enhancer may influence the body in ways that go beyond simply allowing semaglutide to function as a pill.

From Science Daily

It’s both a possibly sophisticated performance enhancer and the scourge of picky eaters, brand new to elite endurance athletes, but all too familiar to generations of intransigent five-year-olds.

From The Wall Street Journal

During weeks like this, it helps—or, let’s be honest, it’s necessary—to think of meat as a flavor enhancer rather than the main event.

From Salon

These switches are strings of DNA called enhancers.

From Science Daily

They frequently contain colors, flavor enhancers, sweeteners, thickeners, foaming agents and emulsifiers, and typically cannot be produced in the home.

From Barron's