enhancer
noun
en·hanc·er
in-ˈhan(t)-sər 
en-
1
: one that enhances
2
: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by preferentially increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule
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Wildland firefighters often supplement the use of water with suppressant products — such as fire retardants, water enhancers and foams — which are meant to prevent fire activity before and after water evaporates, the study authors explained.
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Plus the new projector benefits from BenQ’s HDR-PRO technology, which uses multi-stage light control technologies including a global contrast enhancer, local contrast enhancer and Dynamic Black automatic light adjustment to deliver punchier, more dynamic HDR pictures.
—John Archer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The Good Patch Slumber Patch, $12 With more customers asking for alternatives to melatonin, The Good Patch’s latest launch is an all-natural sleep enhancer formulated with L-theanine, magnesium and tart cherry.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Other ambiance enhancers include Loewe’s structural scented candle and Louise Roe’s minimalist carafe that's perfect for any celebration.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Plus the new projector benefits from BenQ’s HDR-PRO technology, which uses multi-stage light control technologies including a global contrast enhancer, local contrast enhancer and Dynamic Black automatic light adjustment to deliver punchier, more dynamic HDR pictures.
—John Archer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The Good Patch Slumber Patch, $12 With more customers asking for alternatives to melatonin, The Good Patch’s latest launch is an all-natural sleep enhancer formulated with L-theanine, magnesium and tart cherry.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Other ambiance enhancers include Loewe’s structural scented candle and Louise Roe’s minimalist carafe that's perfect for any celebration.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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enhancer
noun
en·hanc·er
in-ˈhan(t)-sər, en-
: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule
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