enhancer

[en-han-ser, -hahn-]

en·hanc·er

[en-han-ser, -hahn-]
noun
1.
a person or thing that enhances.
2.
Genetics. a gene or gene fragment that activates other genes.

Origin:
enhance + -er1
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Enhancer is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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enhance (ɪnˈhɑːns)
 
vb
(tr) to intensify or increase in quality, value, power, etc; improve; augment
 
[C14: from Old French enhaucier, from en-1 + haucier to raise, from Vulgar Latin altiāre (unattested), from Latin altus high]
 
en'hancement
 
n
 
en'hancer
 
n
 
en'hancive
 
adj

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