booster dose

[boo-ster]

boost·er

[boo-ster]
noun
1.
a person or thing that boosts, especially an energetic and enthusiastic supporter.
2.
Electricity. a device connected in series with a current for increasing or decreasing the nominal circuit voltage.
3.
Railroads. any machine, device, phenomenon, etc., that helps to move a train, as a tailwind, downgrade, roller bearings, or especially a helper locomotive.
4.
Military. an explosive more powerful than a primer, for ensuring the detonation of the main charge of a shell.
5.
Rocketry.
a.
a rocket engine used as the principal source of thrust in the takeoff of a rocket or missile.
b.
the first stage containing this engine and its fuel supply, which may or may not be detached from the rocket when the fuel has been consumed.
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6.
Medicine/Medical. Also called booster dose, booster shot. a dose of an immunizing substance given to maintain or renew the effect of a previous one.
7.
Pharmacology. a chemical compound, medicinal substance, or the like, that serves as a synergist.
8.
a radio-frequency amplifier for connecting between a radio or television antenna and the receiving set to intensify the received signal.
9.
an auxiliary pump, used in a pipeline or other system, to add to or maintain a prevailing amount of pressure or vacuum.
10.
Slang. a shoplifter or petty thief.
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Origin:
1885–90, Americanism; boost + -er1

boost·er·ish, adjective
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Booster dose is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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booster dose
 
n
a supplementary injection of a vaccine given to maintain the immunization provided by an earlier dose

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