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enhancer

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈhænsɝ// UK //ɛnhˈɑːnsɐ// en·hancer

n. a substance or tool that makes something better, stronger, or more effective. You use it to improve a specific quality or result.

n. a substance or device that increases the effectiveness, strength, or quality of something else. Often used in technical contexts to describe additives that improve performance or appearance.


SIMPLE

The new software is a great enhancer for productivity.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef added a small amount of citrus juice to the sauce to act as a flavor enhancer.

COMPLEX

In digital signal processing, a noise enhancer is used to amplify the desired frequencies while suppressing background interference to improve the clarity of the audio.

Synonyms
Origin

From enhance + -er.

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