extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər 
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)
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Scott Sports The bike's 360-Wh battery is housed within the downtube, and though per-charge range figures haven't been shared, Scott does sell a 160-Wh range extender should buyers need more miles of motor-assist between plug-ins.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
Several premium models from the likes of Nio and Li Auto - which offer high-tech interiors and range extender generators - go head to head with Tesla’s offerings such as the Model Y and 3.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
But a lame duck health package with plenty of extenders for expiring health programs, which will need to be paid for, could provide a convenient must-pass vehicle.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
The hybrid chassis is powered by a 140-kWh battery pack, a low-emissions gasoline range extender that recharges the battery, and solar rooftop.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
Several premium models from the likes of Nio and Li Auto - which offer high-tech interiors and range extender generators - go head to head with Tesla’s offerings such as the Model Y and 3.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
But a lame duck health package with plenty of extenders for expiring health programs, which will need to be paid for, could provide a convenient must-pass vehicle.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
The hybrid chassis is powered by a 140-kWh battery pack, a low-emissions gasoline range extender that recharges the battery, and solar rooftop.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders
Medical Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander
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