enhancer
ɪnˈhænsər
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Definition of enhancer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
boostersomething that improves or intensifies a quality
  • The new software is a productivity enhancer.
booster improver intensifier
2.
biologyTECH.DNA sequence increasing gene transcriptionTECH.
  • The enhancer plays a crucial role in gene expression.
activator promoter
3.
improvementRaresubstance or device improving appearance or tasteRare
  • The flavor enhancer made the dish more delicious.
additive booster improver
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Expressions with enhancer

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substance added to food to improve its taste
Monosodium glutamate is a popular flavor enhancer in many cuisines..
substance, activity, method or device that improves recall
She used a mnemonic as a memory enhancer before the exam.
natural or artificial additive to intensify taste
Chefs often use herbs as flavour enhancers.

Origin of enhancer

Latin, enhancere (to raise)

Terms with enhancer included in their meaning

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flavor enhancer
any sauce specifically made to enhance burger flavor
soil enhancer
substance with minerals to enhance soil fertility
chemistry
salt or ester of inosinic acid used as flavor enhancer
enhancer
person or thing that makes something more attractive
food enhancer
person who adds relish to food

Examples of enhancer in a sentence

  • Music can be a mood enhancer for many people.
  • Scientists discovered a new enhancer in the genome.
  • The enhancer's mutation affected the gene's activity.
  • The audio enhancer improved the sound quality significantly.
  • She used a hair enhancer for added volume.

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  1. French:amplificateur, rehausseur, ...
  2. German:Verstärker, Enhancer, ...
  3. Italian:potenziatore, enhancer, ...
  4. Spanish:potenciador, potenciador de sabor, ...
  5. Portuguese:potenciador, ...
  6. Chinese:增强器, 增强子, ...
  7. Japanese:向上ツール, 増強配列, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَسِّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשַׁפֵּר, מַגְבִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:усилитель, энхансер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підсилювач, підсилювач смаку, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्धक, एन्हांसर, ...
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